johnnyg08

I don't think he expected the F4 to come that far over. Esp after that dumpster fire of a half inning for CIN

I'm not great with geometry...but I feel like all of the bases would need to be bigger. Yes?

But still on the release. Correct?

For the most part our sub varsity is wild west. Equipment is legal of course, but playing rules, pretty much whatever is decided. One of the best things we ever did was time limit the games thought. Nobody needs to see a JV game longer than 2 hrs.

Exactly this. I used to be in the change it camp. Now, I'm 100% against changing it. There are far bigger fish to fry in the NFHS set.

And the committee would be correct.

Looking forward to those 15-14 three hour thrillers.

Beginning next year, high school baseball teams will be given the option to use an 18-inch first base or the double first base. The larger base is presented as an alternative to the previously mandated double first base, which goes into effect in 2027. The larger first base option was one of seven rules changes recommended by the NFHS Baseball Rules Committee at its meeting last month in Indianapolis and which were subsequently approved by the NFHS Rules Review Committee and NFHS Board of Directors. In conjunction with the double first base, allowing a larger first base has proven to be effective in reducing player collisions and enhancing player safety. “The NFHS Baseball Rules Committee believes that providing schools with the option of using either an 18-inch first base or a double first base gives administrators the flexibility to enhance player safety while recognizing the varying needs and resources of member schools,” said Elliot Hopkins, director of sports and liaison to the NFHS Baseball Rules Committee. “Both options are designed to reduce the potential for collisions at first base and support a reduced risk playing environment without changing the fundamental nature of the game." One-way electronic communication will now be allowed from the coach to the pitcher and/or the catcher for the purposes of calling pitches. Prior, the catcher was the only defensive player allowed to receive communication from the coach. While the coach must still be located in the dugout/bench area, the committee believes this change responsibly integrates electronic communication that enhances game management. Bat certification was addressed with USA Baseball assuming bat-testing standards. Effective in 2028, there will be an additional class of permitted non-wood bats. Bats that are not made of a single piece of wood shall meet either the USA Baseball Batted Ball Coefficient of Restitution (USA Baseball BBCOR) of .50 or the USA Baseball Bat Performance Standard (-4, -5, -6). Bats must be labeled with a silkscreen or other permanent certification mark. “In addition, the NFHS remains committed to fostering the growth and development of high school baseball players,” Hopkins said. “As the game continues to evolve with the adoption of the USA Baseball BBCOR standard, expanding the available drop-weight options provides younger and developing players with additional opportunities to build proper mechanics, confidence and skills while maintaining the safety and performance standards expected in education-based athletics.” Additional rules changes include: Eye shade must be a solid stroke and not include words, numbers, logos or other symbols within the eye shade. Use of electronic communication devices by players on the field is prohibited (except as outlined with one-way coach to player communication). This includes amplifying devices, wireless communication devices, headphones, etc., for the purposes of recording, streaming or transmitting audio or video. The prohibition does not include medical devices. Coaches will be allowed to use a handheld electronic scoring device or other scoring material while in the coach’s box. When using a tiebreaker to end a regulation game, an option is now available to start each half-inning with a runner on second base. The runner would be the last scheduled batter in that respective half-inning.

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Yep. I think that's close enough to illustrate the question I'm asking. Nice find!

If the NCAA play, the pitcher disengaged the rubber making him an infielder vs a pitcher.

Yes. I remember this scenario coming up on the forums! Minus the disengagement, this would have been a balk b/c of 'pitch' did not cross the foul line

This the answer.

Does 6-1 Art 3 apply here?

Think of a four foot (or however high those fences are). F3 makes the legal catch and his momentum carries him completely over the fence. He's strong and he holds himself up on the other side of the fence without touching DBT (the ground) and muscles himself back over into LBT.

Correct. We have an out on the catch...but do we kill it and bump the runner(s)? Or not?

Great price for this rig if you want to get in the game.

R2, 0 out - F3 makes a great catch in foul territory. He falls over the fence, but is holding himself up using the fence. He's strong enough to pull himself back over the fence without touching the ground in DBT. There are points during this where his entire body would be on the DBT side of the fence, but he never touches the ground in DBT. Does the ball remain live in an instance like this? Or do we kill it and bump?

Is it safe to say that since this is turning into a mechanics discussion that we don't have anything besides an out on this play? 🤣

If you received this mechanics advice regarding three person...what would you think? "With R1 only, U3 is to set his initial position in Deep C (Not Deep B). This is mandatory with a LHB and also with a RHP which will be more than 80% of all play situations. The only time being in Deep B is acceptable is with an LHP and RHB (this single combination)."

Do we have anything here? The call on the field was "out"?

Excellent find! Great job!

But that's the point..he's not ejected. He's restricted and can still coach his team from the dugout.

I agree with you. In a way, the team can get two "mouthpieces" if we treat it any other way. If the HC is still there, but restricted, we must work with the HC...since he's still the HC, just restricted.

Yes. Of course. Those items were never in dispute. I was unclear in my previous post. That's the asst. coach responsibilities..the part where I'm seeking clarity is on plays they'd like to discuss. As seen in my most recent post before this one. Can the "acting" formerly an assistant, come out to discuss a play...when the actual HC is still in the game, but restricted? The HC can still coach, he can call his team over to the dugout for a defensive conference, etc... But who gets to "come out" and ask about a pulled foot at 1B? If we allow the acting HC/assistant, don't they now have two people who can do this when the non-offending team only gets one (their HC)?