NavyChiefBlue

Very underwhelming rule changes. What's the purpose of the survey? https://www.nfhs.org/articles/risk-minimization-and-sportsmanship-addressed-in-2025-baseball-rules-changes/#:~:text=The rules changes were accepted,the base of the knob.

@Velho I was thinking along those lines, so there is no confusion.

I used this signal a few weeks ago in a HS playoff game. I was U2. R1, ball hit to F6, toss to F4 for out, I signaled the out, then R1 slid into the bag, it was not a close play. After he slid through the bag, I signaled safe for no FPSR violation. R1 popped up, saw my safe signal and continued to run, F4 threw to F3 to complete the double play. I turned around and saw R1 crossing the plate after the out was made at first. I immediately realized what I had done. I immediately got the crew together and explained what I did, PU knew exactly what I was saying, U1 didn't see it as he was focusing on the play at first. U3 was unsure, but he understood (2nd year umpire). I then went to the offensive teams HC and explained what I had. He had no issue with it. Defensive coach knew what I was doing. I say this to say be careful when you use it. I have used it in the past with no issues, but I will absolutely be cautious moving forward.

Depends on if you have worked together before, how many games you have that day, experience, level of game, etc. Lots of factors at play. If you all things are equal, let them take it, then it's yours next time y'all work together.

BT Blue, He didn't step, how did he get direction?

Remember, you don't need to make a decision on which base you are protecting him to, until the play is over. If it's a close play at 3rd, let your partner make his call, then kill the play (as long as no other play is being made), discuss with your partner what you had on the play and make the decision to safe him, or stay with the out. I would probably lean towards safe if it was close. Since he was easily thrown out, what did F4 do to obstruct? Knock him down, cause him to take a couple extra steps? That will be the determining factor on how you rule this play.

Remember, in FED, from the windup position, a pitcher can only pitch or step off, he cannot attempt a pickoff, without stepping off the rubber. If he is in the set/stretch, he can step off, pickoff, or pitch. In the hybrid, he would have to step off before he initiates any movement to pickoff or pitch. If he initiates a pickoff or pitch, he has committed a balk. STRIKES AND OUTS!!!

No worries.

That was a useless comment. I'm willing to learn. Please explain your scenario.

F3 has to do something. Neither runner is out for just occupying the same base. If he tags Young, then Bradley (or the base) it's an easy DP.

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