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Re: Balk??

guest — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 19:30:30 GMT

Correct, once he passes the rubber, he has to pitch or go to second. From there he has to disengage before going to third.

Re: A Rant Against the Machine

guest — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:06:42 GMT

Cutbacks may be the problem in some areas but in others it has been that for years.

Re: How many ejections can you make?

guest — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:04:29 GMT

It's good they are taking real action but I would love to know what happened to the coach that started the whole mess.

The Umpire Stigma

guest — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 14:42:56 GMT

In the course of talking to them, teaching and scheduling them, instill in them that umpiring is as important as coaching and an honorable vocation.

Re: A Rant Against the Machine

guest — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 14:36:42 GMT

I really, really hate school systems that insist on one man systems. Middle school and JV is what is used to train young guys, one man does nothing to do that. It developes bad habits that then have to broken as they move up. This guy is a prime example, he has no idea what he is doing wrong and won't working by himself.

Appeals: Variation on a quiz question

guest — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 14:21:18 GMT

Since nobody else has weighed in I would all further appeals are null and void.

Check Swing Appeal + U3K

guest — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 14:18:46 GMT

If you aren't sure, immediately go to your partner. If he bangs the strike show a safe sign.

Re: How many ejections can you make?

guest — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 14:08:01 GMT

http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhQtK86wS8raeEme68

This shows the fight and most of the aftermath. Be careful, there is language.

Distance and Direction

guest — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 01:21:31 GMT

If his body is leaning toward home and his foot didn't pass the rubber, it's a good possibilty that his leg is coming with his body. If it is, he better be throwing home. I knew a kid that would do just that, he would start moving home slightly and then move to first. I banged him the first time I saw it. The manger heard what I said he did and he replay," But he can't do that!" I told him exactly, that's why I balked him. The look was priceless. He said no,no,no, he meant he couldn't move toward home and change his direction to first. I told he did and it is illegal.

Appeal Plays: Deja Vu?

guest — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 02:59:50 GMT

Can I answer to give you a baseline or let others start?