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Ball hits bat twice
Ball clearly pops up in fair territory, hitting either the bat a second time or the batter who has strided out of the batters box at time of contact with ball is OUT.- SeniorUmpireTim
- Post #23
- Forum: Softball Rules Questions
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Cracked bat? Or just paint cracks?
Do umps still perform "equipment check(s)"?? ...old school.- SeniorUmpireTim
- Post #24
- Forum: Softball Equipment & Product Reviews
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Running through first and turning inward
Hey, let's refrain from making a bogus generalization, pls. Most, if not all umps, know this rule.- SeniorUmpireTim
- Post #20
- Forum: Softball Rules Questions
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Parents Attacking Umpires
We can appreciate your daughter's credentials & experience with both coaching & umping, but let's face the fact as there are (a few) 'bad' cops, politicians, service personnel, etc. ; let's be grateful that the vast majority of (all sports) officials put in the time for rules, mechanics, &...- SeniorUmpireTim
- Post #87
- Forum: Softball Discussions
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Parents Attacking Umpires
Spectator behavior is obviously getting worse. If the respective administrative organization(s) fail in tightening up in this area, the future of youth sports will become increasingly dismal and show little hope for the not-so-distant future. It's time for the zero-tolerance rule...!- SeniorUmpireTim
- Post #85
- Forum: Softball Discussions
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What is unacceptable umpiring behavior (as a fellow umpire)
Curious, are you an active sports official, coach, or otherwise? "Good" sports officials becoming rare & Below average/average is norm sounds not only bias but is not a fair assessment. The general and bottom-line realization of current & negative sports officiating attrition is something that...- SeniorUmpireTim
- Post #33
- Forum: Softball Discussions
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Where are all the dads?
I can appreciate the concern and expression of appreciation for the coaches that give their time & expertise to this great sport of fast pitch softball. One very important aspect of the game though cannot go unnoticed. As am sure most involved in the game have heard and/or read of valued umpires...- SeniorUmpireTim
- Post #36
- Forum: Softball Discussions
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New to the group
Hello all. I am a 24 yr. fast pitch umpire; working at high school & college level, a State Finals and Hall of Fame official in Illinois. I joined this group in an effort to exchange experiences, share ideas, opinions, and simply enjoy being a member of this forum with folks of similar interest...- SeniorUmpireTim
- Post #3
- Forum: New Member Introductions
