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  1. M

    Strike?

    Where the ball is caught is meaningless.
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    Fourth out

    In USA the 4th out can only be against a runner who scored. If R3 had not tagged up she could have been appealed for the 4th out and negated the run. if she did legally tag up and scored before R1 was doubled out the run scores. This is a time play—not a force.
  3. M

    Interference?

    Interference. Dead ball. Runner out. Other runners return to the last base touched before the interference.
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    "Don't like the Blue's call?" or "Do you want to be an umpire!?"

    I have been using the same big basics—-mask, chest protector, shin guards, etc for over 15 years. Shirts last many years as do pants. Plate/base shoes have lasted 10 years before having to be replaced. Ball bags, indicators, lineup holders etc last forever until you lose them. ‘Bottom line—the...
  5. M

    Interference?

    Thanks. ‘My partner got it right.
  6. M

    Interference?

    My bad-u r correct. I fixed my OP. Ball deflected off 3rd basemen Shortstop has a play on the deflected ball but runner headed towards 3rd base interfere with the shortstop. is she out?
  7. M

    Interference?

    Yes but my question is suppose another infielder had a play on the deflected ball?
  8. M

    Interference?

    NFHS R2 Batted ground ball deflects off F5’s ankle. F6 has a play on the deflected ball but R2 collides with her. ‘Is this interference on the runner?
  9. M

    Interference, who's out?

    Now that you mention it—-in baseball if less than 2 outs the runner is out. ‘With 2 outs the batter is out.😊 But in USA softball ( which is used by my HS association) the batter is always out.
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    12U, NFHS rules travel ball. Need opinion on whether to approach umpire.

    As an umpire I can attest that having a phone on the field is a no no. The coaches should complain to the PU
  11. M

    Interference or obstruction?

    Thank you. So many times I have to explain to a DC that just running in front of their fielder is not grounds for an interference call. Then they ask if their fielder had gone for the ball and contact was made, would that be interference? Yes. Now they are really mad, usually replying, so you...
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    Infield Fly Question

    Dropping the infield fly means that any runner who advances has to be tagged. As far as tagging up if caught it is the same as any fly ball. They must return to the base if caught before any legal advance can happen. If not caught, as with any other fly ball, there is no need to return to the...
  13. M

    Confused about ruling

    14U for me. And I want 2 umpires.
  14. M

    Confused about ruling

    Delay of game to rule on a protest and they get it wrong? 6U eh? Priceless.
  15. M

    Stealing Signs

    When I coached travel ball my signal for a fake bunt/take with a girl on 2nd was to tap my left fingers with my right hand. I can't remember how many times F5 would look over her shoulder, see my signal and shout, "Bunt!!" Which would cause the infield to crash in. Of course this was my...
  16. M

    Obstruction question

    It is very simple. On obstruction the umpire can play fantasy softball and place the runners anywhere he feels the runners would have reached had there been no obstruction. It is a judgement call.
  17. M

    Interesting Play

    Yes. You point at her and say, "Runner out" but the ball remains live.
  18. M

    Interesting Play

    That is how I called it but as I said, I only got it half right. I just read the June 2016 clarification on the old ASA website and this play is listed. I immediately called out R 1 for passing but when she pushed R2 off third she was no longer a runner assisting a runner so R 2 should have been...
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    Interesting Play

    Here is one which, it turns out, I only got half right. Varsity game played under USA rules which I am doing solo. R1 and R2. 1 out. Batter hits a shot to right and both runners take off. No catch. R2 reaches 3rd and--- for some strange reason--decides to run back to second base and in doing so...
  20. M

    Dropped 3rd Strike Situation

    Same if the batter is hit but the part of her body which was struck was in the strike zone. Dead ball. Strike 3. No uncaught 3rd strike.

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