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Correct, not arguing whether or not it should be legal. Incorrect, not "trying" to find a loophole but rather found a glaring loophole...
Apr 30, 2024
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dogpatch
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I appreciate what you are saying. NFHS should NOT just use NCAA rules. But there are many NCAA rules that are well written and should...
Apr 30, 2024
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I am guessing you haven't umpired NCAA or NFHS softball. The NCAA rule book is so very terrible. Umpiring using college rules is...
Apr 30, 2024
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The situation here is that the 2024 interpretations do not cite an actual rule that is being interpreted. The reason there is no...
Apr 30, 2024
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dogpatch
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I appreciate your explanation and taking the time to share past rules and interpretations. It looks like this phantom dirt-rubbing...
Apr 30, 2024
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dogpatch
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Yes it has. 6-2-2 in the 2024 rule book reads: ART. 2 . . . The pitcher shall: a. Not be allowed to use tape or other non-approved...
Apr 30, 2024
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dogpatch
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If there is clear direction, please cite the NFHS softball rule to which the clear direction applies. If you are attempting to apply...
Apr 29, 2024
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dogpatch
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Assuming you are a high school umpire, you should discuss this amoung your fellow umpires. See what their thoughts are about...
Apr 29, 2024
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dogpatch
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Please review my original comments at the top of this thread. My point is that the NFHS SOFTBALL rules regarding this are vague, and...
Apr 29, 2024
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dogpatch
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You allude to exactly what is wrong NFHS' poorly conceived rules regarding defacing. What defacing means should be defined in the...
Apr 29, 2024
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dogpatch
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That is exactly what I am saying. Until the NFHS rules committee does a better job writing rules, defacing is ambiguous in high school...
Apr 28, 2024
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dogpatch
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Thanks for citing a rule that could be related. However, still looking for an actual definition of "defacing the ball". If a pitcher...
Apr 28, 2024
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dogpatch
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Some illegal pitch infractions are immediate dead ball, others are delayed dead ball. Infractions involving the application of...
Apr 28, 2024
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dogpatch
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Thanks for pointing out rule 1. However, ruling that a pitcher who rubs dirt on the ball is defacing it under rule 1-3-6 is a real...
Apr 28, 2024
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dogpatch
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Rule books state the actual rules. Case books and rules interpretations only clarify the rules. Rule 6-2-2 in the 2024 Softball Rules...
Apr 28, 2024
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