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DTop of the first, one out, second batter of the game, full count. Umpire gives the pitcher a slick, brand new ball. While NOT in...
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Ddogpatch replied to the thread How do you score this?.Max Preps is a great system for promoting high school sports. The fact that it links with scorekeeping apps for immediate reporting of...
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Ddogpatch replied to the thread How do you score this?.In high school we take the simple approach... if an out was not made, credit the batter with a hit. If an out was made, score it an FC...
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Ddogpatch replied to the thread Dropped 3rd: Safety Base.No, no! The running lane rule specifically protects the batter-runner from interference unless she maliciously interferes. If she...
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Ddogpatch replied to the thread Dropped 3rd: Safety Base.Where the safety base is not used, only 4" of the base (or 2" inches if the lines are 2" wide) is in alignment with the lane. Common...
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Ddogpatch replied to the thread Player safety when injured.The first question is why does any parent allow their player to play third base without a mask? The second question is why do NFHS...
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Ddogpatch replied to the thread Runner tag-up after Infield Fly?.Yes... If an infield pop-up is actually hit, the conditions for an Infield Fly are there at the time of the pitch. Unfortunately, the...
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Ddogpatch replied to the thread NCAA Obstruction rule change.No obstruction. Stop the video at the point where the ball is not quite in the glove. The runner has a clear line along her BASE PATH...
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Ddogpatch replied to the thread Runner tag-up after Infield Fly?.The infield fly is in effect by rule when the ball leaves the bat. There can be no force play because the batter is out immediately...
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Ddogpatch replied to the thread Playing up (School Ball) ???????.School ball is all over the spectrum. The exact circumstances dictate what the best choice would be. Keep in mind that in a good high...
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Ddogpatch replied to the thread How do you mark your fielder’s mask.1- Write their name or initials on an inside surface with whiteout. 2- Wrap a small piece of colored electrical tape around one of the...
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Ddogpatch replied to the thread Leaping? Or replanting? .Not the case here! These were informal multi-team settings where numerous umpires were in attentance, rotating in and out of the many...
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Ddogpatch replied to the thread Leaping? Or replanting? .Not the case here! These were informal multi-team settings where numerous umpires were in attentance, rotating in and out of the many...
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Ddogpatch replied to the thread Leaping? Or replanting? .Now if only the umpires would watch and learn. Multiple high school umpires at our two pre-season jamborees over the past couple of...
