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I saw my error after @noumpere pointed it out. Thanks for the clarification, @umpschool

I think this is one of the places where the rules are fuzzy. Maybe @umpschool can clarify for us. My brain was hurting trying to figure it out.

If the protest was upheld, the game continues from the time of protest. Since the game now isn't complete, no one has won or lost. The W-L record should be adjusted accordingly until the game is completed.

I think I have it figured out, thanks to my newly purchased PBUC Umpre manual (http://www.amazon.com/PBUC-Umpire-Manual-Dusty-Dellinger-ebook/dp/B00MNKNL4M/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1412167648&sr=1-1&keywords=pbuc+umpire+manual) Hooker due up. Baker BOO. Baker gets on base and no BOOT appeal Irwin bats and walks. Legalizes Baker's at bat. Proper Batter now = Charlie. Still no BOOT appeal. Able bats and sacrifice bunts for the out. Charlie is the proper batter that Able batted for. In a BOOT situation, the proper batter is always the one declared out. If the defense now appeals before the next pitch or play - and they do - by rule the proper batter is declared out. Since Charlie was the proper batter, he is declared out. Runners on base return, and the name following the proper batter declared out - Daniel - is up to bat. It's all about the timing of the appeal. if they made it during Able's at bat and before the out, Charlie comes to bat with Able's count. After Able's out but appealed after a pitch or play, then Irwin's AB is legalized. Able follows Irwin, so he comes to bat again. That's what I came up with.

I agree if it is pre gamed, then you can run it differently. The default coverage out of the 60' manual from LL has PU taking all fly balls except for trouble balls

In 3 man on a 60' diamond, all fly balls to the outfield (except trouble balls) are the responsibility of the plate umpire.

I have had no issues with the elastic so far. It's working like I hoped it would.

For the Intermediate Division (50/70), LL has the Umpires work inside like on a 90' diamond.

http://umpire-empire.com/index.php/topic/57290-west-vest-gold-fit-question/ I was that guy

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If the offensive player leans into one, or takes one for the team, it is a dead ball and a ball or strike depending on where the ball traveled. Usually only have to call this once to keep them from leaning into a pitch. I know. You or I may call that if it's appropriate, but another umpire may not judge it the same as we do. The point I was making was that "multiple hit batters = removal" was on the agenda at the LL Congress, and it got voted down. Only 30% voted in favor of it. The majority of the voting body decided (wisely, IMO) that it wasn't an issue that needed to be governed by putting a rule in the book.

Yes, your scenario satisfies MPR. Just remember, once removed the starter cannot reenter until their substitute meets MPR.

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I agree totally, and I know that most will do the right thing. I was just making the point that we can't be on every field at once, and there are some inexperienced/irresponsible umpires & coaches won't do it unless it's in the book specifically. That's all. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

All that LL gives is what Appendix A says: "When should activities be resumed? Because electrical charges can linger in clouds after a thunderstorm has passed, experts agree that people should wait at least 30 minutes after the storm before resuming activities. " That's still too vague. We all know there can be thunder and lightning without a "storm". It should say "30 minutes after the last flash of lightning OR clap of thunder." Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

And all of us responsible umpires will wait the 30 minutes. Unfortunately, because it is not SPECIFICALLY in the rules, there are some that would wait only 5 or 10 minutes and instead use the scientifically accurate "the sky is getting lighter and rain has let up" guideline. I wish that LL would put it in writing to remove any question. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

I attended the LL clinic in Williamsport last spring. This question came up. I distinctly recall them telling us to go 30 minutes from the last thunder OR lightning. Just like FED. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

This issue was on the agenda at this year's Little League Congress. It obviously isn't that big of an issue, because it got voted down. There are too many variables: maybe the offensive team coaches would have their batters crowd the plate and possibly "lean into one." have that happen a few times, and even an ace pitcher with stellar control could get tossed from a game because of a couple inside pitches barely brush the player's jersey . Or because of rain or sweat on the pitcher's hands the ball slipped. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

Sit. 1 - I guess it depends on the age and/or competitiveness of the teams. I may ask his coach to have the player stop, so there wouldn't be an appearance of impropriety. Or EJ my mom Sit. 2 - If I am working with a partner, then I would try to have them work the plate - especially with a sibling playing. If working solo, then call it the same as anyone else. Don't think that only those few people know. It will come out somehow, and then how would you explain giving him a different zone?

As I visualize your post, I would use OBR 7.05 (f) - " two bases, if a fair ball bounces or is deflected into the stands outside the 1st or 3rd base foul lines; " It is an award from TOP (Time of Pitch). R1 goes to 3rd, BR to 2nd The bolded part is important, because if it deflects off a fielder and goes into the stands inside the foul lines (before touching the ground or other object prior to exiting) it is a 4 base award (a.k.a Home Run). See the Jose Canseco play. http://m.mlb.com/video/v13109513/jose-cansecos-moment-in-the-outfield-is-tops

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Hopefully the pictures came out clearly enough that you can see what I did. I ran the elastic from the shoulder pad down to the lower flap. Stitched it at both ends. It sits behind the plastic plate on the middle flap. I had to use white elastic because that's all I had to Macgyver this with. Once the plate is secured back on it is barely visible. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

I prefer them behind myself. I actually took a small piece of elastic and stitched that on to the top and bottom of the pad to keep it in place. The elastic gives it just enough flexibility so that it doesn't feel restricting. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

It's an uncaught 3rd strike, regardless of whether it was a missed (NOT FOUL) bunt attempt, swing, or a ball passing through the zone. All the requirements are still in effect. You already quoted what happens on a bunt attempt that goes foul with 2 strikes. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk