gobama84

Has anyone had problems with this mask. I just ordered replacement pads and noticed my springs barely move when I push on them as hard as possible.

Best way to cure that is not umpire Softball.

Strikes are on the top. I could never use it. That what I want. You need more strikes.

it's not that tough and in fact you have rule support to do so. It would kind of suck to have to do, but to fix it really isn't that tough. Call the batter out and return the runners. except for the out, it's no different than a close foul ball where guys are running. call it foul and the runners return. It's certainly not great umpiring to not verbalize/call an infield fly, but it is pretty easy to fix. Johnny, Why would you return the runners?

And I will not take a head nod for a yes. I want a verbal yes.

I can't believe that there is only a $300 fine to the schools. In Alabama the 1st ejection for the year on any player or coach is $350 ( I think ) per person. If you only had 10 player on one team ejected in this situation that would be $3500. Some schools pay the fines while others hold their players and coaches accountable for paying their own fines.

It seems like a lot of you guys work solo. Why? The only time I have worked solo in 12 years is once or twice I had to work an inning or two until my partner showed up. In Alabama I don't know of any baseball at any level being solo.

:shakehead: From one Marine to another, NEVER say no balls!!!! It gives a jerk coach or fan a line we don't need to give them. I only give the count after the third and fifth pitches. I know you could have 2 strikes and a couple of fouls, but that's not the norm. If that were to happen I would just say "Oh and two" and let it go at that. On the batter HBP, Great Call of TIME!! Too many umpires say Dead Ball. I do not point the runner to first base ever, HBP or walk. If a batter is hit he usually knows what to do. I will jump out and get in between the runner and the pitcher and walk with the runner toward 1st base, just in case. Semper Fi, Loyd

What are you asking? Are you saying a player can not be restricted? 1st off let me say, I appreciate you taking the time to put this together. I'm not saying a player can't be restricted, but he can only be restricted for being an illegal sub. Visious cycle.

Just thinking here. Pasting below from your post: How does a player get restricted? An Illegal Substitute:(2-36-3)(3.1.1c) Illegal Sub may be discovered by the umpire, the opposing team, the scorer, or a fan. An Illegal Sub is: A player who is ineligible to participate, which includes a withdrawn substitute a twice-withdrawn starter ejected or restricted players

The question is, if the ball's thrown out of play, how will the umpires know which runner was going to be appealed? Why does that matter? If the defense errs in OBR, there are no more appeals, regardless of whom they were appealing. If the defense errs in FED, they can still appeal any runner at any base. Part of the reason (i guess) in FED is that they are allowed to use dead ball appeals. If I have a coach try to appeal with the ball still live I will call time and ask him what he said. That way I might get an out. :notworthy:

Oh heck, let me try. 1. Foul 2. U1 How did I do? :smachhead:

If he is already out and interferes, who am I going to penalize? I'm penalizing someone!!! :notworthy:

Don't you mean ball or balk them. You can ball them if you want. :shakehead:

How is this FPSR? There is no slide in OP. FPSR is a situation. No slide is required.

And to add to what scrounge said. In OBR the 3rd thing a pitcher can do is (Step and throw to a base). A lot of umpires would think that is a balk. They would be wrong. Just make sure there is no arm movement before, making it look like he is going to pitch.

And I'll bet your association still uses the FED Umpires Manual also.

I was catching last year for a couple of games, there was a runner and 1st. The batter get a base hit and I found myself running to 3rd, I got about halfway there and I'm thinking, "what in the hell am I doing"? I don't think anyone noticed that the catcher was abandoning his position. Now that's funny, I don't care who you are. :notworthy:

I would not argue with a coach (why bother) . This argument is with my former associations rules guy. A rules guy made that argument? Dear god, what other stupid things is he pushing? Notice I said former association. I quit them last night. I'll give it to him, he's a 4rd year guy and trying. I know a 4rd year guy as the rules guy????

I would not argue with a coach (why bother) . This argument is with my former associations rules guy.

The whole arguement I am getting is that the shoe is part of the uniform while the glove is equipment. But that agrument would go out the door if a catcher was to take a knee on the plate (don't know why it would ever happen) with bases loaded. Shin guards are equipment, but you better believe I would have an out. Loyd Semper Fi Mr. Semper Fi

Know the differences in FED Rules and OBR. And relax!!!!

Need some help here, I have the runner out if a defensive player tags the base on a force with his glove and the ball is in his hand. I can't find a written reference to back me up. FED reference please though I would think it is the same rule at all levels. Thanks everyone! Loyd

+1 Now let's have this die again like it did before. :smachhead:

FED: 8-4-2b Any Runner is out when he: does not legally slide and causes illegal contact and/or illegally alters the actions of a fielder in the immediate act of making a play.... PENALTY: The runner is out. Intereference is called and the ball is dead immediatly. The "or" implies that the slide does not have to be "illegal" for there to be interference. If the runner illegally alters the action of the fielder who is in the act of making a play, in this case taking out his legs before the ball arrives, the runner can be guilty of interference even if the slide is legal. Deleted my post.....