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    Batter interferences with catcher on wild pitch. Does runner from 3rd score?

    Man, 3 college umps sure messed up pretty big. Interference - (NCAA, USSSA, USAS, NSA ) Interference is an act that denies a defensive player a reasonable opportunity to make a play (field/throw) anywhere on the playing field. The act may be intentional or unintentional, and the ball must be...
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    Drop Dead question

    It would be the pitcher that failed. Batter got on base. Drop dead is really bad. Drop dead, score at the end of the last full inning is at least better and some fairness. The ump in the OPs game seems pretty average/lazy by calling the game immediately instead of waiting for all play to be...
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    Horrible obstruction call UCLA vs stanford

    Sometimes you just have to shrug your shoulders and not say anything. We all have "bros" that f-up. If "ifs" and "buts" were candy and nuts, ........
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    First Varsity HR

    Making memories!!!
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    Horrible obstruction call UCLA vs stanford

    Even more clear...OUT. Obstruction......no way.
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    Horrible obstruction call UCLA vs stanford

    That is a pretty good play. "Legitimate reaction to the trajectory of the ball after it is thrown" Seems like the catcher is well within the rules. Runner is OUT.
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    Two calls from last night:

    It's OK to vent. Things could be worse. I probably would disagree with the ump in question.
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    Local rule headaches

    Gives me a headache just reading this.
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    Flat footed

    The “Auburn Hop” The “Auburn Hop”
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    Covid extra year eligibility

    The opportunity cost for another year of ball would be high.
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    Accessories for protecting injured thumb ?

    Google catcher thumb guard Or thumb Brace
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    Drop Dead Game Strategy

    Yes, very important. Found this.... ""Game Times: The game times for all games of this tournament will be 75 minutes drop dead finish the batter. Scores will be final at the time of the drop dead."" I just found this but haven't had time to read...
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    Drop Dead Game Strategy

    This coming weekend is using 75 min drop dead/ finish batter as the end to games. I am looking up games strategies. This thread also brought up thinking about how tournaments are run. Kentucky Softball a Bit Salty After Sunday Found this for the weekend Game Times: The game times for all...
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    How to Fly with Softball Gear

    Thought I would revive this one. Doing our first flight to a tournament. Lots of good ideas and options .
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    2024 Rule Books

    Getting ready for 2024. First games are this weekend in a dome. I will update when others add links and resources. THX USA Softball 2024 USA Softball Rules USSSA 2022 USSSA Softball NFHS 2023 NFHS Rulebook Softball Resources NFHS 2024 Changes Rule Differences 2023 Differences USA, NFHS, NCAA
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    Pocket Radar readings

    Factors that will affect a ball in flight: wind, humidity, temperature and air pressure. Google some physics to your hearts delight.
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    Pitching machine leather balls

    The Hack Attack works great with real leather balls. Probably the best choice with that machine. The smoother seam balls provide better consistency. Life of the balls is the same as any other practice use. MLB spring training uses real baseballs.

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