NFHS Test Question

[agr8zebra]

Only the home plate umpire has the authority to enforce penalties restricting players and coaches to the dugout.

Is the base/field umpire ever given authority to Restrict/Eject a coach.

Don't see it in 10.3.2, I see player not coach.

Unless it is part of the "concurrent jurisdiction with the plate umpire in calling"....

[RKBUmp]

As usual who knows what they want, but I believe on the questions I just missed only the plate umpire can eject a coach.

Under plate umpires duties it also says call the game if the conditions become unfit, but in another portion of the book it says umpires, plural. So, what is the answer? One part of the book says the plate umpire, another says both.

[agr8zebra]

Where does it say Both?

[Tru_in_Blu]

Well, Section 2 Art. 3 says the plate umpire's duties include inspecting equipment.

Under Section 3, there is nothing mentioned about the field umpire inspecting equipment.

Does that mean that the field umpire shouldn't inspect equipment? Probably not, but it's not clear.

When I work games, my partner and I always check equipment together.

Anyone out there recording the number of bats and helmets on the team's lineup card (which you haven't received yet because you haven't held the pregame conference)? Pg. 13 of the umpires manual.

I've never done it and never had a partner that did it. Guess this is a big deal at the NCAA level and I've heard it can take over 30 minutes to get it done.

[RKBUmp]

4-1-6 states the umpires (plural) are the sole judges (plural) but 10-2-3 puts this responsibility as the plate umpires responsibility to call the game because of condition.

[agr8zebra]

I will give the fact the Plate has some very specific responsibilities and authority, that the field Ump does not....

Is one of those Specific, Only the Plate can Restrict &/or Eject a coach?

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

A Base/Field Umpire can most certainly restrict or eject a player or coach. Read NFHS R10-S3-A1.

MTD, Sr.

[RKBUmp]

10-3-a1 gives authority to disqualify a player. Eject a coach is listed only under plate umpire.

[agr8zebra]

In fact the word coach in not mentioned in Rule 10 Section 3

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by agr8zebra

In fact the word coach in not mentioned in Rule 10 Section 3

Situation: I am the BU/FU. R1 attempts to steal 2B. I call R1 out at 2B. 1B Coach charges at me from the 1B Coach's Box screaming obscenities. You can bet your sweet bippy that I am ejecting him. I do not need the PU to do it for me.

MTD, Sr.

[teebob21]

Rule 10-Section 1-Article 5: "The umpire's right to disqualify players or to remove nonplayers for objecting to decisions or for unsporting conduct is absolute."

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by teebob21

Rule 10-Section 1-Article 5: "The umpire's right to disqualify players or to remove nonplayers for objecting to decisions or for unsporting conduct is absolute."

You mean Article 6, not Article 5.

MTD, Sr.

[teebob21]

MTD, I rarely disagree with you, but double check. Art. 6 references umpires and tobacco in the 2015 book.

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by teebob21

MTD, I rarely disagree with you, but double check. Art. 6 references umpires and tobacco in the 2015 book.

This is straight from the 2014-15 NFHS Baseball Rules Book which you can find online if you are registered with the NFHS:

R10-S1-A6: No umpire may be replaced during a game unless he becomes ill or is injured. His right to disqualify players or to remove nonplayers for objecting to decisions or for unsportsmanlike conduct is absolute. Ejections will be made at the end of playing action.

MTD, Sr.

[BretMan]

Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.

This is straight from the 2014-15 NFHS Baseball Rules Book which you can find online if you are registered with the NFHS.

Did you forget which board you're on?