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    Horrible obstruction call UCLA vs stanford

    In your instance 2 this a different play as the primary fielder has priority but no if the defense throws the ball and it lands directly in the path of the runner they should not be rewarded for being crappy and allowed to obstruct the runner Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Horrible obstruction call UCLA vs stanford

    This! It seems so simple. No I don’t care why you were between the runner and the bag you didn’t have the ball….done! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Dropped third strike play

    We lost a game once when my dd was on second base line drive double to the gap she’s plowed by a wandering infielder literally crawls to third base and umpire said he could only give her third because that’s where the obstruction occurred…our coach was not pleased. Sent from my iPhone using...
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    Possibly playing daughter down?

    Don’t worry about her size. If it’s just because she’s young it will even out in the end. If she’s generally going to be small genetically she has to learn how to be small and effective so either way age group is best. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Player responsibility on grounder to 2nd w/ runner on 2nd - High School

    Agree I would never have my pitcher or anyone other than the catcher covering home with runners on base. This is unfortunate. If it’s anyone’s back up it’s right field who should already be charging in backing up the play on the grounder but i honestly don’t think they get there any faster than...
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    Electronic communication

    Alternatively they could scream their calls to each other across the field. What do you think they were doing? Stealing signs? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Possibly playing daughter down?

    Play her at her age level. She’ll get better playing better. Never ever play down in my opinion. It all evens out in the end. Also USA is not the only sanction and the others have different rules usually January 1 so she won’t be super young for those. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Tricky call

    Gotcha TY! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Tricky call

    So if this happens again the third baseman should just retrieve the ball in order to make it clear which fielder was making the play instead of attempting to make the play? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Just a rant

    This! We were so blessed with coaches that understood softball came first for dd. She gave 110 percent at every moment she could attend and worked on her own when she couldn’t be at something. Because of this she was able to earn 12 varsity letters and help her teams earn 2 conference...
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    Two calls from last night:

    We just had the worst strike zone I’ve ever seen in all of dds softball career last night but nobody threatened him nobody cursed at him because it’s a game! We were all glad for the game to end and see him leave and hopefully we won’t see him again. It’s frustrating but despite that I would...
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    Horrible obstruction call UCLA vs stanford

    This rule is so dumb. Reality is did a player without the ball impede the runners progress. I don’t care if you’re reacting to the ball. The defense should not be rewarded for a bad throw. The receiver should have to get to the ball without impeding the runner. It should be a judgement. I know...
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    Tricky call

    Tricky situation last night and I’m honestly not sure what the correct call is. Runners on first and second 2 outs. Slapper at the plate so left side pulled in. Slapper hits a medium ground ball between third and short. Runner cuts in front of the ss who tries to run through her making contact...
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    Two calls from last night:

    I honestly don’t know why some of these guys umpire with so little regard for the game and the kids. I come from a family of officials in a variety of sports and the put in so much time studying rules, watching film going to meetings etc. and I can promised you they are the minority. Don’t do...
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    Player safety when injured

    I don’t think my kids have ever been at an event without me or their dad. I am a physician and have often been called to the field to administer basic first aid until appropriate staff can arrive. For travel ball I carry an extensive first aid kit and I’ve put tampons in noses, splinted arms...
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    NAIA ruling on Transgender athletes

    Because in every other aspect of my life I have no issue with transgenderism so this instance is inconsistent with the rest of my over all belief system which at the core believes in supporting opportunities for all humans regardless. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    NAIA ruling on Transgender athletes

    This is where I’m at. My heart really wants to be inclusive but my head is winning this one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    DEFENSE

    I agree that in the collegiate game defense is secondary to hitting. There just isn’t enough pitching to go around that can keep a game low scoring so you better be able to slug it out. Those players that can do both are special kids. What really suprises me defensively is the number of...
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    Proud of my kid today!

    Amazing! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Hello from Illinois

    Welcome! Illinois has a strong PGF presence. Not sure what part of IL you are in but try to get hooked up on Dave Betchers list. He generally runs the best tournaments in the state. The better teams you can umpire the less crazy the parents are going to be and the fewer unusual situations you...

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