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Two runners occupying same base
Technically this is not a live ball appeal, as it is not an appeal at all. It is however a play that needs to be made during a live ball to get an out. Types of appeals: a. Missing a base, either advancing or returning (live or dead-ball appeal). b. Leaving a base on a caught fly ball before...- daveasa/fed
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Flex/DP lineup
Technically in NFHS it is a substitute by definition. 2-57-1 ART. 1 . . . Substitute. A substitute is a player not listed on the lineup as a starter but who may legally replace a starting player; any player who enters or reenters the game; the DP when the DP plays defense for the FLEX; or the...- daveasa/fed
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Catcher's 2nd appeal on a strike call
Technically this is not an appeal play in NFHS and ASA at least. Below are the types of appeals from NFHS. It is actually a request for information from their partner, instead of an appeal. So as mentioned the ball would remain live during this time. Rule 2-1-2 ART. 2 . . . Types of...- daveasa/fed
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You're Setting Up for a Ball
When I umpire I don't miss too many pitches that are strikes, we all know that the strike zone is where it crosses the plate not where the catcher catches the pitch. However, I will say as an umpire there are times a catcher can make it hard to call a pitch a strike. And I do know umpires that...- daveasa/fed
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OBS? No?
Initial play is absolutely relevant here. NFHS rules are very specific if a fielder is not in possession of the ball or in the act of making an initial play on a batted ball then they can be guilty of obstruction. Intial play is defined in the rule book and they are no longer in the act of...- daveasa/fed
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