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In another sport, we have heard that they remain in effect until the underlying rule changes (changes enough to make the ruling invalid).

Also a good addition.

We don't call BI until the initial throw fails to retire the runner.

Ignoring the OBS (or now) R1 is out when tagged ONLY if R1 and R2 are both touching third. If R1 is touching third, and R2 is not touching third, then R1 is safe, even if tagged. Under the OBS, you award "what would have happened" -- so leave R1 at third and score R2 -- just as the crew did.

8-4-1-g-1 "This infraction is ignored ... if the act does not interfere with a fielder or a throw."

I often did this. I think we don't do it mre often becuase it's "too advanced" for the 13-year olds who are starting their training and then we forget to add it. Point (and / or verbalize) at the tag when it happens and then give the result of the tag when it is known. If the result is an out, then the former becomes the time.

Sorry. I’m about 8000 miles away from my rules books, or I’d give you a cite

It’s legal, unless the pitcher was removed for excess conferences, or injury and the relief pitcher required more than 8 warmups. …. look in the substitution rules.

I thought it was a bunt - no infield fly.

“At least” (in this context) means either R1 alone or R1 and any other combination of runners.

If the ball skips into F4’s glove, or F7 dives and the ball bounces up into his glove, do we give a half-safe signal? I don’t understand why D3K would be different. I accept that it’s what MLB and many NCAA coordinators want, and that it works because the coaches and players know how to interpret it.

Which is why I continue to recommend the full safe sign with a verbal “no” ( or no catch— but be sure it can’t be interpreted as “catch”— or “ball’s on the ground “—I really don’t like that one. if you make it to some level where an assigner cares, use the recommended signal.

Can it be interference? Yes. Is it? Not likely as described. Admonish BR to leave the ball alone.

Personally, I’d give it to BU, but it will depend on the specific mechanics being used.

I would remind them that "it's not the worst partner I've ever had."

Agreed. But , from the coach’s perspective, just teaching the simple “request time” means it will never be illegal (no one except umpires will remember something like “request time unless……”)

I'm not MiB, but it was a HS exam. And (rhetorical question alert), in FED, when can a batter leave the box? That will guide you to the reason for requesting time.

Back when I umpired alone and with a double first base— the base and the rules themselves caused some confusion, but it wasn’t any different one umpire or two.

Hmmm .. that top picture seems to have the base improperly positioned. The foul line should be under the white base, not the green base.

Here we go again.

The good news is that you learned something and will not make that mistake again. Did you discuss it with your partner(s)?

It's a HS game. Accept and rule on the verbal appeal.

the player's position does not matter. Was the BALL on (or above) fair territory or foul territory when it hit the glove?

I am assuming that F2 or the HC said something like, "he missed the plate" and then F2, not knowing what to do, went out to the huddle.

Assuming PU judged R3 missed the plate and BU can't help, then call out R3, return the other runners (that is, to the bases they reached because of the walk), proceed with the next batter.