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  1. As the title says... F3 dives and knocks a line drive down. He scrambles around on the ground for it and gets it in his bare hand but can't get to the base so he dives at the base and tags it with his glove while the ball is firmly in control in his bare hand. Out? Thanks
  2. You consider that a tirade? :unsure:
  3. Former as in he was at the park all summer and all Fallball season... Now he just comes back after his season is over and helps out. So maybe it's semi-former.
  4. Yeah! He's a great guy. Mid 20's with a great head on his shoulders with a super attitude. His last night with us is tonight so it's time to go out after our 6:00 games and hear some stories! BTW... what do you mean "old"?!?!?
  5. I need to remember that. I always spend to much effort trying to explain things and it usually seems like they aren't interested in an explaination. I should just explain it once and leave it at that.
  6. One of our "former" umpires from our association is currently working his way through the pros and has just finished his first full year in AA ball. He came back and has been doing some fallball games with us. He rotates around each night so we all get to work with him and get a little mini clinic and pick up some tips while he is here. Last night was a classic. Our AA umpire is the PU and there is a play at the plate. Runner slides to the left of the plate to avoid the tag but in doing so misses the plate. He's tagged out before his hand can touch the plate. PU bangs him out. From the dugout it looked like he was safe. Coach comes storming out complaining and the PU calmly explains what happened... that he missed the plate on the slide. Well the coach starts carrying on and pointing out the slide marks and going on and on. PU says " Hey.. OK... do your thing man, whatever" and just walks away. The coach looks up and says "Hey.. where are you going?" PU just ignores him. Coach just kind of sputters to a stop and goes back to the dugout not really sure what to do since he has no one to talk to. It was pretty funny.:beerbang
  7. The 3 players left in the dugout are digging it!
  8. stl_ump

    Balk...?

    So according to the Evans video, once that leg is lifted he is at least commited to pitching the ball (or throwing to 3rd or 2nd.) But any move towards 1st (and then logically 2nd) would be a balk. Not a question your Honor. Just a statement.:rolleyes:
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    Balk...?

    JM, So are you saying just the act of lifting his leg / knee prevents him from turning counter clockwise? I would think that the lift of the leg to balance is just that. He hasn't committed to going anywhere yet. Deliver it to the plate or turn left or right. If the lifting of the leg was considered initiating a move to 2b, how would he ever make the pitch to the plate? Thanks RHP lifting the leg toward the balance position is considered as part of a step to HP, and a "direct" step, 3B, or 2B. It is "direct enough". Lifting the leg toward the balance position is in no way, shape or form associated with a direct step to 1B. I will let the others comment on the nuance and theory and history of what is allowable. I will offer this, however. Jim Evans addresses this specific move in his excellent video. This is #9 in his Balk Test at the end of the video. Balk. I have the video. It pays to review. Thanks! No more questions your Honor.
  10. stl_ump

    Balk...?

    So instead of lifting his leg, he just moves his foot (from the begining of his motion) in a counter clockwise motion then it would be allowable?
  11. stl_ump

    Balk...?

    JM, So are you saying just the act of lifting his leg / knee prevents him from turning counter clockwise? I would think that the lift of the leg to balance is just that. He hasn't committed to going anywhere yet. Deliver it to the plate or turn left or right. If the lifting of the leg was considered initiating a move to 2b, how would he ever make the pitch to the plate? Thanks
  12. stl_ump

    Balk...?

    The pitcher had just lifted his leg and had not commited toward the plate. He was still in the "lift" stage.Thanks
  13. stl_ump

    Balk...?

    OBR - RHP R2 Pitcher lifts his leg/knee in the typical fashion from the set postion (he has come set before this). He can now deliver to home or rotate to his right to make a play on R2. He makes a play on R2 but instead of rotating to his right, he rotates to his left, akwardly but without a stop, all the way around and makes his throw. I think that's a legal, all be crummy, move.
  14. Well if I don't wear my watch, how am I going to manipulate the clock so the game gets done sooner? And just a couple more "what's wrong with this picture?" photo ops.
  15. BTW.. did anyone notice the nice "right shoulder punch" the runner gave to the fielder? Knocked him over with it.
  16. I'm just wondering if it is even necessary to signal safe on something like that. You signaled safe on the actual play. In this case there is nothing to signal safe or out about. The runner didn't do anything to warrant a call.
  17. What else is there to say indeed. You weren't there. You didn't see what I saw or the foot print that was left by the runner. You have no idea of how much or how little the plate was or wasn't sticking up. Quite trying to draw conclusions from words that were not written. 'Nuff said. Not trying to beat a dead horse again, but if that is what you saw and what you had as your call, then why bring it up in the first place? The conversation was interesting, but it was your call, and then to yell at the people who disagree with you on it "because you didn't see what I saw" and the like is just not kosher. BTW, I had a play the other day where R2 hustles around 3B to score on a play, and then misses HP. He was close, but he knew he didn't hit it and I knew he didn't hit it. He looked around, then gingerly ran back, hiot the plate, looked at me and smiled. All I did was say "thank you" and smiled in return. The R2, who is a good catcher, never had a clue on whether he hit the plate or not. Very sad. Yell? THIS IS YELLING.
  18. Well there's always this bit of instructional video...
  19. Here in St Louis - Chesterfield we have: Mike Matheny (former Cardinal and Giants catcher) has 3 or 4 kids playing and they are all pretty good. He hops from team to team helping out. Albert Pujols and Ryan Howard's sons play but no coaching as they are pretty busy during the season. Every now and then (like during the All Star break) they will show up to watch and boy, does that create a "ruckus" They are really good and gracious about signing stuff for kids.
  20. What's funny to me about this is that the players run to the wall to get the ball back like it's going to make a difference. Ball tossed to fans
  21. Yep... but not a this age/skill level. Most of the runs scored were from walks and past balls and wild pitches. Not much skill involved in this game whether it be infielder, outfielder or pitcher. Hmmmmm despite my post supporting you on that other board, re-reading the situation on here, especially noting the underlined comment, makes me wonder if you wouldn't have been better off making the balk call and ending the game there, instead of risking it going to extra innings!!!. :) That thought did cross my mind but I was pretty sure that run would come in ("without my help") based on past performance by the DT. and beside, the worse it could have been was one extra inning. Then after that it's a tie.
  22. Wouldn't that be making a play on a BATTED ball? But then again, I don't know FED rules.
  23. Yep... but not a this age/skill level. Most of the runs scored were from walks and past balls and wild pitches. Not much skill involved in this game whether it be infielder, outfielder or pitcher.
  24. Low level REC Ball game. Nothing on the line except the game itself. Time limit has expired and and HT is up with the winning run on 3rd. Picher gets set and then shruggs his shoulders and lifts his arm to try and wipe the sweat from his face. 3rd base coach yells that's a balk and starts to walk on the field complaining. I (I'm PU) yell "GET OFF THE FIELD" He back tracks and asks for time and comes down to see me. He says that's a balk. Right? I look him straight in the eye and say "Do you really want to win that way?" He pauses, and says "You're right. Sorry. I apologize." Two pitches later his runner scores on a wild pitch.
  25. What else is there to say indeed. You weren't there. You didn't see what I saw or the foot print that was left by the runner. You have no idea of how much or how little the plate was or wasn't sticking up. Quite trying to draw conclusions from words that were not written. 'Nuff said.
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