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    handled correctly?

    Keep in mind that this isn't an "appeal." Appeals are limited to the four in the rule book. What you are referring to is "going for help;" albeit a bit odd since it was only one umpire. I would chalk this up to a situation that the umpire would handle differently in the future. Sometimes it...
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    New college rule for obstruction

    This has been around for at least 15 years. The idea is that the defense should "feel free" to commit obstruction with the belief that there would be no real penalty.
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    Charged conference?

    Rule sets vary. That's why I asked.
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    Charged conference?

    What rule set?
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    Bat Legality question

    Yes, I do believe that to be correct, with regard to eliminating "Official Softball" as a requirement.
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    NFHS uniforms question

    Nothing says that they have to be identical.
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    Bat Legality question

    The bat must have the 2000 ASA Certification Mark or the 2004 ASA Certification Mark. It must say "OFFICIAL SOFTBALL." If it has a 2013 ASA Certification Mark, it is illegal.
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    Stepped on a dropped third strike

    Even though ASA removed the word "intentionally" from many areas of interference, oddly enough they kept it in their interpretation. If the runner knows they are going to interfere, they must avoid doing so. However, they still are not required to have eyes in the back of their heads. Always...
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    The slap bunt

    Slap Hit vs. Slap Bunt Guidelines Disclaimer: Always use proper terminology. The terms “slap hit” and “slap bunt” do not appear in all rule books. Under those rule sets, adhere to the strict terminology of the rule book and refer to them as either a “bunt” or a “hit.” The following are...
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    Didn't see the run score

    I was not implying that this was a set play. When the batter ran, it was up to the offensive coaches to yell, "That's only two on you" or "You can't run here" or anything along those lines. They did nothing. Nothing = wrong. I would have handled things differently as an umpire; that's...
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    Didn't see the run score

    I'm not implying anything. Rather, I'm expressly stating a concern. It seems to me that the person complaining about a run not scoring is a base coach who, by rule, is to give guidance and direction to his offensive players. Moreover, is responsible for the more welfare and sportsmanship of...
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    Didn't see the run score

    I wonder what the hell the base coaches were doing this whole time. :confused: I wonder if they did anything that was sportsmanlike/ethical. I'm gathering they didn't. :eek:
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    The slap bunt

    Stop worrying about where the hands are. I can slap the hell out of the ball with my hands separated. It's not relevant. Look at the action of the bat itself.
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    Interesting Interference Play

    Or F4 could have simply tagged R1 and flipped to F3 for an easy double play. When in doubt, err on the side of penalizing the offending team.
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    Catcher's interference

    Not only is the short answer "no" but so is the correct answer. If the catcher impeded the batter's swing, including any natural backswing, that is catcher's obstruction. The question you have to ask is whether the swing was affected. By saying you can't have it on a back swing implies that...
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