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Do you see interference on this play Maven? It looks bad because the contact was hard going into 2nd, just curious how others see the play. I've rewatched it a few times and it is definitely a bit of a late slide, but he appears to make contact with the defender on top of 2B, and he slides directly into the bag.

Don't know how I missed this. Terrible news. All wishes for a speedy and full recovery to @grayhawk. I've always appreciated his insight and advice. Please keep us updated on his recovery.

Thats awesome Fittske

Sorry to hear about the diagnosis. Texas is bestest! Get better soon.

No, that wasnt Sam on the dish

Great call by the home plate umpire.

I have met Jon. He's a great guy. So you believe the camp is worth the money Majordave?

I have him stepping towards home. Look where his foot ends up and the direction he runs off the mound. But thats just from a couple viewings on this angle.

Wolfe, Did you pull out the inner padding? it makes them lower profile that way if you prefer.

they do not stick up significantly. I have the 16.5" and i only have a 30" inseam and mine fit very comfortably. You can't go wrong with them I promise.

Pick the fastest kid

10-4 gentleman. And it doesn't matter whether you get R1 or BR since all runners return to TOP base. I appreciate the responses. I knew we should have gotten 2 outs, but wasn't positive on the justification for 3 outs if there was any. Thanks again.

This was 100% a taylor made DP ball. Hard shot to SS and R2 ran into him as he was making a play on the ball. They would have for sure tried to turn 2 on the ball normally if R2 hadn't been there.

Had a situation yesterday as follows: JV Fed Game. Bases loaded, no outs. I'm PU. Groundball to SS, R2 plows into SS as he is trying to field the ball. Partner did not kill the play as he thought it was a delayed dead ball, so I stepped in and killed it and called R2 out and returned R3. I know we can get more outs based on the possible prevention of a double play. At the time we did not rule any additional outs, but immediately after the inning I was thinking we should have potentially gotten 3 outs. R2 for interference, and R1 and BR for the prevented potential double play. Is this too many outs to get from this play? For sure I am thinking we should have gotten at least 2, R2 and R1 at least. Thanks for your thoughts, this play doesn't occur too often and I want to be better prepared next time.

Thanks everyone. Appreciate the clarification not to overthink it.

Wanted confirmation of a ruling we made from a Varsity Fed game from Monday. Bases loaded, outs don't matter. Chopper to 1st base, he comes home with the throw to try and get the force, but the ball isn't it time and hits either the catcher or batter (unsure) and deflects into the dugout. 2 base award from TOP? This is what we ended up doing. I was thinking this is correct since the deflection was not intentional or a secondary action.

What mwest said. I tried these, took a skipper into the shins, it damn near dropped me. Don't offer nearly enough protection at the higher levels. I'm an F3 fanboy too, bought them 3 years ago, never had a better pair.

Congrats on the college schedule.

That's freaking brilliant

Mine evolved thru multiple umpire camps and taking advice from some D1 and major league umpires. I don't annunciate strike, but i do ball. Mine sounds more like a short "HIKE!" But like he said, do whatever looks good and you are comfortable with, just do it crisply and loud enough.

JSAM. I have the same evals from clinics, and from Jason as well. I need to get on this as well, not just for the opportunity to move up, but just to look and feel better on the field and in general no matter what level Im calling. I'm right there with you. Myfitnesspal is a great little app. Ive used it a ton.

Saw and read this article. Pretty interesting. I'm lucky enough not to have seen this play since my really early days umpiring youth baseball. No HS team has pulled this yet. http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/20294816/skunk-outfield-how-most-epic-trick-play-history-broke-baseball

Looks like a solid lineup of instructors. I have met and been instructed by almost every person you mentioned, and they are all extremely knowledgeable and great guys. I'll have to put this on my radar.

Yeah, this ball is very strange. That's why I was trying to figure out if it was a legit ball or not. where exactly it came from, etc.

Ahh thanks, mistook the one signature. i think its a 61-63 yankees ball you're right