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    What's the call

    MIB, yes I know when the basepath is established, the question I will have for the interpreter is this: If a runner goes BEYOND the base in a continuing play (think overslide at 2B) does the path end at 3 feet past the bag and going further is out of the path, or does it continue an indefinite...
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    What's the call

    The question is this, and I am not sure about the answer, so will be calling the rules interpreter on Monday. Does the established basepath extend indefinitely past the base/plate or just 3 feet? In other words does she have only 3 feet side to side but more than that for an over-run/overslide...
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    Interference call

    I am in no way saying contact had to happen for interference in general. I am saying that in this case, unless the runner made contact with the fielder's glove and that is what caused to 'funny' motion of the 2B's arm, I do not see interference by the runner. In other words, the runner did not...
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    Interference call

    Agreed, not the best angle. That being said, unless R1 made contact with F4' glove running by, I cannot see interference. (Again, from the provided angle) Also agreed, the crew needs to be more mobile to get in better position to make this call. By being static, they have created their own...
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    University Closing - Season Cancelled

    All except for graduating seniors have something a bit more important than the SB season to deal with over the next few weeks.... It is a shame that the only Finnish heritage college in the country is closing its doors, but enrollment has been down at Finlandia for many years.
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    Safety base

    Does NJ use NFHS for HS ball?
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    Umpires. Would you call interference on this play?

    Correct about nothing to argue about. Plainly an interference by retired runner call, no run scores and third out on the runner at the plate. What MIBs stills don't show is the retired runner leaning into the fielder's throwing lane AWAY from the bag back towards first. If the runner stays...
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    Umpires. Would you call interference on this play?

    12.17.2.2 The base runner may not interfere with a fielder attempting to throw the ball. No reference to sliding or not sliding, in or out of base path. Also, no mention of intent or contact required Also: 12.17.2.4 The base runner who immediately precedes the batter-runner and who is not...
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    New NFS time between inning rule

    Personally, I am at the field an hour before game time for HS games. I am nervous if I have not seen my partner by 40 min prior and we are having words if he is not there by 30. Of course, I have longer travel times and leave room just in case there is traffic or an unforeseen issue. Getting...
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    New NFS time between inning rule

    It is because some officials at some times are letting some rules go unobserved that they become points of emphasis (hence the emphasis on these points). In addition, frankly, it isn't a stopwatch on the game itself but on the folderol between innings, i.e. the non-playing time. I agree that...
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    New NFS time between inning rule

    Simple answer from an umpire point of view: 1) It is the rule and has been for a long time. 2) It is a Point of Emphasis this year. 3) I know I am lucky if I get one game in a season where a supervisor/evaluator is looking at me and my partner for Regional/State final selection and I am not...
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    Umpires. Would you call interference on this play?

    Also, the player at secondis no longer a runner, she has already been retired. This puts more of an onus on her for avoiding any interference with the defense
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    Jumping out of the way to prevent being tagged

    This is the interesting part of the scenario. Runner is in proper base path, C goes to apply tag while runner is still in proper base path, C drops ball, (she is now, possibly, in the base path without possession of the ball?), runner leaves base path (to avoid the C who is illegally...
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    Jumping out of the way to prevent being tagged

    ^^ THIS If you cannot reach the runner you have 0% chance of getting the out. This is always worse than any chance you might have of dropping the ball during/after the tag.
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    Umpire Missed Call

    ummmm.....Strike?
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    NFHS Rule 7-3

    Agree on all points. With that being said, casebook plays and interpretations are much easier to change than rules language and are SUPPOSED to inform umpires, players and coaches (although how many other than umpires actually read them) what the intent of the rule is (or how it has changed...
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    NFHS Rule 7-3

    MIB, Know your code, YES. But also know the exceptions. Even in NCAA baseball a runner is not required to slide IF: 8.4 a Exception—A runner need not slide directly into a base as long as the runner slides or runs (emphasis added) in a direction away from the fielder to avoid making contact or...
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    Noob Questions About Defensive Switches

    Most codes have done away with "projected substitutions." Coaches must report substitutions when they happen. I know sometimes it is hard for me to be clear in my posts, but this is what I intended to portray. Just give me the batting change; what you are going to do in the field will be...
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    Noob Questions About Defensive Switches

    As Nasolis said, this is perfectly fine. HOWEVER, neither of these 2 players would be eligible for a CR in the team's (current) at-bat since neither of them are the pitcher of record. Since this is between half-innings and you are essentially making a hitting change at this point, as a matter...
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    Botched Call ? Cal Baptist - UNC

    I have warned you about arguing judgment calls and you are continuing to do so....

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