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The high school book says pop up slides are legal as long as they are not "into the fielder". I take this to mean as long as there is not contact between the runner and fielder that a pop up slide during a double play attempt is legal. I just want to make sure I am getting this rule right as a coach wanted FPSR because the runner did a pop up slide during a double play attempt. I told him pop up slides are legal as long as there is no contact. Thanks in advance for your help gentlemen.

So to get it correct, is a pop up slide ever interfernce (other than something intentional like swatting a glove or arm while popping up) in NCAA and OBR rule set? I could only find this video and it was ruled not interfernce.

Hello Gentlemen, I am wondering if a pop up slide directly into the bag contacting a fielder in American legion is legal or if it is a violation of the FPSR. I realize in high school pop up slides are illegal when making contact with the fielder. In college, pop up slides are legal in this same situation. In my legion rule book, there was no mention of pop up slides so I was wondering which book to defer to? Thanks again guys.

Thanks for the responses gentlemen, I'll let him know.

I teach at a high school and the baseball coach asked me a question. They are continuing a game suspended due to darkness from a month ago (11 innings tied 6-6). He wanted to know if a player not on the lineup card can be a substitute which I told him yes. The caveat is that the player in question was still being processed through the district and was ineligible when the game started but is now eligible. I coulnd't find anything in the FED book addressing this so I turn to the great minds here. Thanks in advance.

If a runner is safe stealing second and batter interference occurs on the throw with 2 outs who is out? I have the batter out, next batter in the lineup up next inning. My partner was telling me the runner is out and the batter returns to bat next inning. I fee this is a no brainer but am I missing something?

So now what should I have done on the game when I know its not a balk but my senior partner insists it is? Nice guy just the stereotypical know it all who can't be bothered with anyone questioning his logic.

High School Varsity game. A new pitcher was warming up and in his stretch had the ball in hand and rested it on the front hip bone pelvic area while taking signs. My field partner apparently told him that would be a balk when the game resumes and that the ball had to be on his side or behind his back in his stretch. When the game resumed, he balked the pitcher 3 times in the subsequent innings. I know the rule book states in the stretch the ball must be on the side or behind but I have never seen this called a balk. He was a senior guy in our association so I didn't question or bring it up after or during the game. Is this a balk?

I can only find umpire interference behind home plate on a throw to make a play, or a batted ball in the field.

Great play and great timing. Sidenote, am I the only one who gets bothered when players and assistant coaches immediately point to the dugout when they think a play was called wrong. The whole stadium knows it was close so just let the manager notify the crew chief and let the process happen.

Had an interesting play yesterday while working the plate in a big varsity game. No one one, lazy fly ball to left field so I run out from behind the plate for catch/no catch. The fielder can't make the catch and comes up throwing to second base. From there I glance to see the batter runner on a potential back door play going back to 1st base, and it appeared he was tangled up with my partner who was coming inside. The throw easily beat the batter runner back to first but I guess the fielder missed the tag and my partner ruled safe. I realize my partner should have busted in immediately but he is an older veteran who works college every weekend and honestly takes shortcuts and I think believes high school games don't require a full effort. I didn't bring it up to him because I am trying to get into college myself and didn't want to put him on the spot. Defensive coach was upset but stayed in the dugout. My question is I know my partner should't have been close to contact at on that play in the first place but if for some reason an umpire does hinder a runnner, can an umpire call umpire interference and protect the runner back to the bag?

Thank you that does help.

Had a JV game yesterday with an older umpire who also works big high school games in our area. No one on and the batter hits a line drive shot down the left field line. I bust in and see my partner throw his hands up "FOUL BALL!" The third base coach jumps up and shouts no way! After I get back to my spot I turn to see the third base coach walking down the left field line where he stops about halfway to the fence and points to a spot where he says the ball hit. My partner behind the plate just ignored him and put the ball in play before the coach started walking back to his box. My question is what should I have done as a base umpire in that situation? Is it ever okay for the base guy to get involved in situations like this if it is no where near him? Everything was so far away but had I been the plate guy, I would have warned the coach to stay here then dumped him if he continued walking down the line.

I found these on Eastbay with an automatic 20% off for $59.99 and free shipping. I'm not sure how long the sale is but these look good and comfortable. Anyone every try these?

I just finished the camp in Sacramento. Great time and huge amount of knowledge! The instructors were awesome and the camp had a great brotherhood vibe!

My current mask says to replace every 2 years and it has been 3. I kind of feel this is BS but I want to make sure my equipment is always in working order and don't want to have to worry about it I've looked at the Force 3s online but I really like my Wilson and it has served me well so I'd like to stay loyal to their masks. Thanks for the information. I didn't realize the baseball version wasn't steel and skimped on some quality of the umpire version.

Hello Gentleman, I'm in the market for a new HSM. I've used the Wilson steel shock 2.0 the last 3 seasons and love it. I'm looking at various sites and like the look of the same mask in matte black but it is listed as a catcher's mask. I was hoping someone here can tell me if there are different or the same with different paint. I think the only difference and I could be wrong is the baseball style does not have leather for the forehead pad. Here are the styles... What I currently have... https://www.amazon.com/Wilson-Shock-Steel-Umpires-Helmet/dp/B001MA6JS4/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1472505935&sr=8-4&keywords=wilson+shock+mask What I would like (in black) https://www.amazon.com/Wilson-Baseball-Catchers-Helmet-Large-X-Large/dp/B005Y04LGK/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1472505935&sr=8-6&keywords=wilson%2Bshock%2Bmask&psc=1 Thanks guys!

HS Varsity. I am the BU and the VT #3 batter gets hit by first pitch. His second time up, same thing. VT parents start getting upset as no one else has been hit. 3rd time up (new pitcher) same kids gets hit again. Parents really upset and VHC comes out to talk to PU. He says "I'll take care of it." In between innings I go talk to my partner and ask if he has seen anything that would cause the hit by pitches and if he is going to issue a warning. He tells me in his judgement there has been nothing to indicate that it is an intentional act. No stare downs, bat flips, hard plays etc. He's a more experienced umpire so I just say okay and take my position. Sure enough, next time up the kid gets hit again and the VHC and parents are irate. My parents address the fans and throws one out, tells the coach to get his fans in order and IMO loses control of the game. Luckily it was the last inning and the VT ends up winning. Had I been the PU I would have issued a warning after the 3rd hit by pitch citing unsportsmanlike conduct. I know the OHC would be upset but I think hitting a kid the first pitch 3 times in a row in my judgement is intentional and I am giving them the benefit of the doubt by issuing a warning instead of ejecting. My question is, what can I do as the BU as far as warnings without stepping over the PU? I felt powerless as I didn't want to come in and issue a warning after the PU had been so adamant against it.

The playoffs start next week here in Nevada. Does anyone here have a good power point or reference for a 3 man mechanics reminder?

I'm in my third year of umpiring so I have only ever worn the "pro style" polos with the piping on the side as they were always available on multiple sites with multiple brands. My question is, will Majestic release this years polos available for purchase or how long after an MLB change does Smitty or Honigs offer their version of pro style? This years MLB polos have grown on me and would like to purchase some when they are available.

"Skip I had a great angle from very deep 3 base line extended and saw daylight. NO BUMP!"

On this play if the runner is obstructed before 3rd base and does not attempt to run home because of the obstruction, does he get awarded home or does he have to attempt to get to the plate to be awarded home?

Thanks. The batter taking off so quickly caught me off guard. Next time I'll nail it.

JV Game bases empty 2 out. 2-2 count, BR check swings at a ball in the dirt. Before I can go to my partner, BR is already down the line running to first. He gets thrown out at first. OHC walks towards me and I ask my partner "did he go?." Partner signals yes and we all play on. This looked so bad but it has never happened to me before. I lurk on here all the time and love all the knowledge everyone brings so what is the proper mechanic for this situation?

Got my lineup card yesterday and can't wait to use it in today's game! Thanks for the great quality product!