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NCAA 8-5-d Note 3. If in the judgment of an umpire, a runner is pushed or forced off a base by a fielder, intentionally or unintentionally, at which the runner would otherwise have been called safe, the umpire has the authority and discretion under the circumstances to return the runner to the base they were forced off following the conclusion of the play.
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You're right. We can.
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And you should see his grass....... just don't step on it!
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Arbiter is generations ahead of the dog 💩 assigning interface of Zebraweb. If Arbiter vexes you, Zebra-dung would send you over the edge. Thanks NJSIAA!
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This is accurate in FED but not in NCAA or OBR.
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This approach also emphasizes the proper use of your eyes before making a call. As @JSam21 mentioned, our focus is on the bag and the fielder's feet rather than tracking the ball across the diamond. The pop of the ball in the glove is the signal to find the ball before making any call. That process slows everything down after several reps and takes almost all the guess work out of any whacker. With time, the proper use of eyes becomes routine and easily transferrable to all aspects of umpiring. The 2SF mechanic has been taught in camps in this area for a while and I find it helps keep me in better positions for out of the ordinary plays, slows my calls down, and puts the focus on the play rather than selling a call.
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2024 varsity game fee is $105. No travel pay. That's a $15 bump from last year.
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I don't have a favorite. chest protector harness - I have one for each chest protector I have. I never have to consider my protector once my shirt is on. The harness keeps it in place without fail and with great comfort mask harness - keeps my mask on my head but loose enough so any facials allow the mask to absorb the energy of the baseball so my cranium does not ball bags - two different styles for when I need two; one holds about 6 baseballs comfortably and the other allows for a plate brush and other things a plate umpire may need to perform his or her duties lineup cards - I have the original and the updated version with offset magnets; both are well made, hardy, and fit wherever I'd like to keep them. When more products hit the marketplace I will buy them without hesitation or any worries to reviews or price points. I will continue to support @Razzer's work because his products are superior to all other options.
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I'm not sure I agree that R2 is forced at any point At what point has R2 lost the right to occupy the base? The ball never touched the ground so the batter runner never had a right or an obligation to occupy 1B, which would mean that R1 was not forced to advance and so on. Forced runners are obligated to move to the next base. That isn't the case here, is it? (genuinely asking) I know this may be verbal semantics, but am I mistakenly processing this?
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Ima gonna bet that @MadMax doesn't have one to spare at at price.
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I like to have evidence when presenting an argument @Senor Azul. That's all I was looking for and it has been offered. The play is one that may be addressed tangentially by the rule book but not specifically, at least in my mind. The casebook scenario presented deals with the play specifically, which is how the questions on these tests often snag inattentive test takers. I appreciate all the information that the crew here has offered. The combined knowledge, the willingness to share, and the camaraderie at U-E is why I read this board almost every day.
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Need? No. I write questions for a living and there are many times when I am asked about the evidence that supports the answers I am looking for when questions appears on a test, quiz, or other assignment. Having that support offers understanding for learners and validation that I know what I am teaching. Those who write umpire tests in this neck of the woods aren't always the best question writers and it vexes me. Over the years I have established a fairly good reputation for being a good on-field umpire as well as someone with a good understanding of the rules. While I cannot cite chapter and verse on every rule and every situation, I like to be able to cite the source(s) of information used to support my understanding of why certain situations should be adjudicated in certain ways. This probably has something to do with my schooling in research and the defense of historical arguments. That's why I am looking for additional details to support the proper answer.
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I have this question on my annual NJSIAA refresher test The base umpire declares "Foul" on a fly ball that is caught by the right fielder in fair ground and is then thrown to second to double up the runner who left the base too soon. a. It is a foul ball and the ball is immediately dead. b. The ball stays live and in play, and the catch is recorded along with the out at second base. c. It is a fair ball and the catch stands, but the ball is immediately dead. d. The offensive team coach gets to decide which out will stand. I know the answer is b. Does anyone have a citation or interpretation for this? I know that balls that touch the ground after the foul call remain foul. I'm just looking for a case play or interpretation that validates the proper call.