D3K differences

[Jake26]

Originally Posted by Manny A

So what's the big deal with huddles?

In our neck of the woods, it was explained as a safety issue in a specific setting. If the coming-to-bat team huddles outside their dugout, they may be hit by an errant throw of the defensive team who are "throwing grounders."

[Manny A]

Originally Posted by Jake26

In our neck of the woods, it was explained as a safety issue in a specific setting. If the coming-to-bat team huddles outside their dugout, they may be hit by an errant throw of the defensive team who are "throwing grounders."

And players running from the dugout to the foul pole and back while those warm-up throws are being made isn't a "safety issue"? I've seen those girls dodge balls on occasion that get past F3 as they run in foul territory behind first base.

The only real "issue" I've noticed with huddles is when the defensive team has one before they go out to their positions. That tends to slow the game down.

[Jake26]

Originally Posted by Manny A

And players running from the dugout to the foul pole and back while those warm-up throws are being made isn't a "safety issue"? I've seen those girls dodge balls on occasion that get past F3 as they run in foul territory behind first base.

Hey, I'm just reporting - I'm not trying to justify/rationalize.

[Andy]

Originally Posted by Manny A

....The only real "issue" I've noticed with huddles is when the defensive team has one before they go out to their positions. That tends to slow the game down.

In HS and ASA ball, they have a minute between innings....if they want to use that minute huddling in front of the dugout....their choice.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Andy

In HS and ASA ball, they have a minute between innings....if they want to use that minute huddling in front of the dugout....their choice.

Well, only if you are more anal than I am. The pitcher has one minute to complete his/her allotted amount of warm-up pitches.

There is nothing in the books of which I am aware stating that the defense and offense must be prepared to play after one minute of the new inning.

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Well, only if you are more anal than I am. ....

Is that even possible?

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Dakota

Is that even possible?

That was the point