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    Umpires: Pay Policies?

    I've found that most of the time in upper level fastpitch (14-18U), when the catcher asks "where was that one?" or "blue, how close was that?", they're asking because their coach tells them or even gives them a signal to ask. The catcher knows where it missed, but this is the coach's indirect...
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    13” Mizuno Franchise Fastpitch Outfield Glove

    I'm very sorry for not responding. I just realized today that my email notifications for this site have been going into my spam folder. I was not ignoring you and appreciate your offer.
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    catcher OBS?

    We need to see the video to know for sure. Exactly when did the catcher have possession... was she blocking the plate before/after securing the ball???
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    Coaching Dilemma

    My point is that its not always a simple decision to burn a bridge that will leave you and yours stranded on an island.
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    Coaching Dilemma

    Idk how "small town" we're talking here... but the smaller the town, the more political and who you know, it can get. I realize this can apply to any size town or city, etc... but if I read the earlier post correctly, this town doesn't have travel ball. The HS HC might also be the Principal...
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    06 team playing 16u tourney

    If HC & AC aren't communicating in regards to upcoming opponents, you may have a bigger problem than this.
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    13” Mizuno Franchise Fastpitch Outfield Glove

    Catchers glove.... $40 if I can see pics
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    Not Pushing at 10U.

    Don't yell anything to your child when they're playing, except "great job"!
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    Handling of team/player finances

    There's either a language barrier or autocorrect issue with your response. While agreeing to a program's annual dues is normal... requesting information on where the $ is going should not cause any conflict. Any youth sports organization that refuses to disclose their finances, often has...
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    Infield fly rule?!?!

    I appreciate that post. Sometimes logic is needed to make me realize that most things in life are more simple and straightforward than they appear!
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    Infield fly rule?!?!

    Of course the coaches should know the rule, but isn't it difficult for a coach to manage a "possible" infield fly? If the players/coaches of either team cannot hear the PU verbalize the call, what's the point? Is everybody on the field supposed to look at the PU to check if he's making the...
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    Infield fly rule?!?!

    Sorry, what is the correct mechanic and where can I find it? Thanks
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    Infield fly rule?!?!

    Ok, can you explain the correct umpire mechanic for softball and direct me to any references where I can learn more? I do a lot of baseball too and the post was originally regarding MLB.
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    Infield fly rule?!?!

    This is a fun play to discuss. My thought has always been... while the player was about to plant both feet and make what many would consider a routine catch, I don't think a SS running that far into the outfield with his chest squared to the foul line can be considered "ordinary effort". I...
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    Infield fly rule?!?!

    Umpire making the call absolutely needs to verbalize "infield fly, batter is out". All other umpires, whether there's one, two or three, should then verbally echo the call. This is to make sure all players & coaches are aware of the situation, as the ball is still live. It's amazing how many...

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