05-23-14 Re: 2014 Umpire Manual, ASA Softball Rule 8 G Effect, page 91. The "Blocked" part of the rule I see. The "Overthrown" ball part I fail to see. This says nothing about the ball going out of live ball territory. What am I missing?
No, pitcher made no move to 3rd base. I did not mention this was 10U. Pitcher probably had no idea there was an issue.
What actually transpired here was that R2, after the coach got her attention, ran back to 2nd and we made no call. No one complained or questioned. I just don't think I have...
05-04-14 ASA R1 on 3rd, R2 on 2nd. Pitched ball gets by catcher. R1 starts home, R2 starts for 3rd and gets there safely. R1, realizing she cannot score, runs back to 3rd as catcher returns ball to pitcher in circle. Now R1 and R2 are both standing on 3rd base. R2 hesitates on 3rd before...