Outfield Confrence

[Jmyth]

Last inning, bases loaded, one out, game winning run on third. I'm pulling infield and outfield in. I want to remind my rf+lf to let foul balls go that are not in front of them. Can I call a conference on the mound with my outfield involved? I'm going to the rule book now, but can any of you answer without going to it?

 

[quincy]

Usually the rules do not saying anything about a specific position, or set of positions, so without looking I would guess you can talk to anyone you want anywhere you want.

 

[Comp]

It is called a defensive conference and it can be with any player or players anywhere on the field. You get 3 per 7 innings, after that if you want one you must change pitchers.

 

[JAD]

If you want to talk with your outfielders during a defensive conference, you need to get them to sprint to the mound for the meeting. Most umpires have an "internal clock" for how long a defensive conference can last and you do not want to waste valuable time while your outfielders "sashay" in for the meeting.

 

[Ajaywill]

Nothing says that a defensive conference needs to take place in the circle. If you want to talk to your outfielders, it is permissible to walk out to them to confer.

It's still a charged defensive conference.

 

[JAD]

Nothing says that a defensive conference needs to take place in the circle. If you want to talk to your outfielders, it is permissible to walk out to them to confer.

It's still a charged defensive conference.

A defensive conference can take place anywhere on the field, but a "do or die" (winning run at 3B) meeting usually involves the entire defense.

 

[Fastpitch86]

If you want to talk with your outfielders during a defensive conference, you need to get them to sprint to the mound for the meeting. Most umpires have an "internal clock" for how long a defensive conference can last and you do not want to waste valuable time while your outfielders "sashay" in for the meeting.

Pretty much what my DD's coaches do during a game if there is a need for an outfield conference.

 

[Amy in AZ.]

Can you just indicate to the outfield, what you want, with a verbal cue or maybe just wave your arms? Many times, the SS tells them.

 

[Jmyth]

Can you just indicate to the outfield, what you want, with a verbal cue or maybe just wave your arms? Many times, the SS tells them.

In this situation though I'm not calling a conference just to pull them in, otherwise yes

 

[Umpireernie]

If you request time to talk to anyone on defense no matter where it takes places you are using a charged defensive conference. It does not matter if the pitcher is involved or not.

But it can't happen on the "mound". There isn't one in our game.