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  1. Goobie

    Does making a play on a safe batter at first remove the force at two?

    Base runner on first base no outs. Batter bunts, pops up near first base but the ball falls fair. The base runner was hanging out by first base expecting the catch... But then takes of for second. First base fields the ball and makes an attempt on the batter going to first base (first base...
  2. Goobie

    Hitting the high pitch - Suggestions?

    Does anyone have any suggestions on drills and / or swing modifications for hitting the high pitch? By high pitch I mean a pitch at the top of the strike zone and perhaps even up to neck high. We have played in a few games recently where the opposing pitcher is throwing rise balls. DD does...
  3. Goobie

    Alexi Casilla is ruled out by 2nd base umpire for not getting out of way while on 2B

    I know... it is baseball, but I can imagine this happening in softball. 9/22: Alexi Casilla is ruled out by the second-base umpire for not getting out of the way of Jhonny Peralta attempting to make a catch. Was this the right call? If so, what should Casilla have done to avoid this...
  4. Goobie

    Awesome Video

    Awesome video... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEpqQfujBWw&feature=player_embedded (I know... it is about a baseball team. But it is still very well done and carries a great message) "Win... this... pitch!.... Good, now do it again"
  5. Goobie

    Bunt or no Bunt?

    1) Batter in box with two strikes. She takes a normal stance and as the pitch comes she slowly (about half speed) brings the bat to the contact point parallel to the front of the plate, stops, never breaks her wrists. The ball hits the bat, goes sharply to the ground and rolls foul about 2...
  6. Goobie

    Base runner out or not?

    Base runner on 3rd base with one out. Batter hits a pop fly ball that ultimately ends up in foul territory by 3rd base. Base runner takes lead off with release of pitch, but turns and quickly returns to base once she sees it is a fly ball. As the base runner is returning to the bag, 3B runs...
  7. Goobie

    "Dead Ball" during play?

    Situation: Base runner on 2nd no outs. Batter hits ball to SS who bobbles the ball but makes the throw to 1st too late and runner is safe. Baserunner on 2nd runs to 3rd, rounds 3rd toward home. Our 1st base threw the ball home and now they have the base runner in a pickle between 3rd an...
  8. Goobie

    Base Runner Runs into SS... what's the call/score.

    How to score? Base runner on 2nd base no outs. Batter hits ground ball directly to shortstop. Base runner on 2nd collides with SS. Blue calls dead ball, base runner out, but gives batter 1st base. First off... is this the correct ruling? or should batter have had to go back to the box and...
  9. Goobie

    Two Lookback Ruling Questions

    High School Varsity Game. Same game for both cases. One for Home Team, one for Away Team. 1) Batter is walked. As she is heading to first base the catcher returns the ball to pitcher who is in the circle. The base runner touches first base, rounds the corner, sees pitcher has ball, stops...
  10. Goobie

    Who gets the error?

    Need help with a scoring question. Nobody on base... batter hits a high fly ball in the infield in front of 3rd base. Strong wind is blowing in from LF towards home. 3rd base calls loudly for the ball. the wind blows the ball forward and she ends up attempting the catch at the edge of the...
  11. Goobie

    DD's Swings from Today at Univ. of Arkansas Camp

    DD is at the University of Arkansas camp this weekend. Today was just hitting and I got a few videos and wanted to get feedback. Face the Fire Drill Face the Fire Drill - University of Arkansas Camp - YouTube (first time ever doing the drill so footwork may be off. Can someone comment if...
  12. Goobie

    What role does the bicep muscle play in pitching?

    What role does the bicep muscle play in pitching? DD (1st year 16U) has been working on her speed with her pitching coach this fall. She pitched in 3 games yesterday (1 complete game, 2 relief efforts.. spread out over a 12 hour marathon day). By the end of the 3rd game she was saying her...
  13. Goobie

    Field Conditions

    What, if any, responsibility does the umpire staff have in ensuring field safety? Can they stop a game if the conditions are too bad? Here is the situation. Top level local ASA tournament (16U) and the fields were prepped for the first game and then never again. The hole in front of the...
  14. Goobie

    High-Five a base runner?

    On a home run over the fence, is there any rule against an offensive player, who has come out of a dugout, touching the base runners before they touch home plate? Watching a game during a break with our team and one player hit one over the fence for a 3 run homer. As I see often now, the...
  15. Goobie

    Overthrow on Appeal... can runners advance?

    Runners on first and third. Batter hits deep fly ball to center. Runner on 3rd tags up on the catch and goes home. Center field throws ball all the way to catcher but not in time and the run scores. While this is happening, the runner that was on first advances to 3rd. After a few moments...
  16. Goobie

    Fielder tossing mask in fair territory?

    3rd base was wearing an infield mask. A high, foul pop-fly was hit just passed 3rd base. The 3rd base player whipped off her infield mask as she went for the pop-fly (probably also a catcher :) ) and the mask landed in fair territory just in front of the 3rd base runner on the chalk line in...
  17. Goobie

    "Protecting" a pitcher

    What are your thoughts on a coach "protecting" a pitcher? My DD (2nd year 14U) was asked to join a competitive team. They have now played in two tournaments as a team since High School season ended. She is the #1 pitcher, but there is a close #2. Besides pitching my DD has always also...
  18. Goobie

    Do we need to give batters signs?

    It has been discussed on here many times whether or not coaches should call pitches during a game or whether the catcher should call the pitches. There are many that feel strongly that the catcher should always call the pitches and if the coach calls them he/she is just being too controlling...
  19. Goobie

    USF vs DePaul - USF leaves in Top of 2nd citing player safety

    Did anyone hear about the USF vs DePaul game? USF Coach pulled players off the field, put them on the bus and left supposedly after a DePaul coach threatened to have one of USF's players (who was on 3rd at the time) hit by a pitch the next time she came up to bat. Statement Regarding USF...
  20. Goobie

    Pitching Lane Question

    Quick sanity check question. DD was called for IP in last game (Freshman in HS). Ump said her pivot/drag foot went outside the pitching lane when she was dragging it. She is a Right Hand pitcher. Her right foot (pivot) pushed off of the rubber within the 24" "lane." Her stride foot landed...

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