Being Looked Upon as an OOJ

[Rich]

Originally Posted by MD Longhorn

Could be.

However, when I see some team trying to put their ODB's in the wrong circle, I know that team is coming from some place that has made up rules, and I'm anticipating something idiotic from that coach (or parents or both) at some point.

I have no problem with the on-deck batter being behind the hitter in youth sports. It's amazing, though, that this is a question I have to ask just about every game I'm coaching this year, though.

[jmkupka]

ON-DECK CIRCLE: The area nearest the offensive team’s dugout in which the next batter is restricted to before the release of the pitch.

ODB is on her side of the field, regardless of handedness of the batter.
If the facilities don't allow for safe enough distance, they stay behind the fence.

Between innings, I'm positioned on the defense side of the plate & first batter warms up on her side.

[bigsig]

Coach complaining: parents being sarcastic? Was the team from NY or NJ?

[Andy]

Are chin straps required to be on the helmets at the pre game inspection?

If they are not there, I ususally ask the coach...."you have chin straps for the helmets, right?"

If a batter comes to the plate without a chin strap, I will stop play and not let her bat until there is a chin strap in place.

My experience is that a team will have a number of chin straps that they switch between helmets.

[Manny A]

Originally Posted by Andy

Are chin straps required to be on the helmets at the pre game inspection?

If the purpose of the inspection of "hats and bats" is to ensure compliance with the rules, absolutely, IMHO. Otherwise, why bother having the inspection at pre-game? We could just do a cursory exam as each batter comes to the plate.

Originally Posted by Andy

My experience is that a team will have a number of chin straps that they switch between helmets.

That's always been my experience as well, until this particular team showed up.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by jmkupka

ON-DECK CIRCLE: The area nearest the offensive team’s dugout in which the next batter is restricted to before the release of the pitch.

ODB is on her side of the field, regardless of handedness of the batter.
If the facilities don't allow for safe enough distance, they stay behind the fence.

Between innings, I'm positioned on the defense side of the plate & first batter warms up on her side.

Local rules and all that. I ask because it's been 80% behind the batter for us this season. Only 2 umpires have mentioned proper ASA rules. I do whatever they ask in this regard...I pick my battles.