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Reply to "OBR Rule 10"

I agree completely. I re-read OBR section 10 as part of my pre-season ritual.

It doesn't mean I retain it all, but its rare I don't know at least most of the rule when something wierd pops up.

My problems are with judgement and application of "ordinary effort". I tend to extend this to, "ordinary effort at the level of play". I will score the same play differently based on the level of play. For example, ground ball deep in the hole at short, backhanded goes of glove. I may score a hit in HS, but an Error in MLB. Tough play for a HS player, expected play for a MLB short stop.

HS Softball is especially difficult because the third baseman is frequently about 50' from home plate to cover bunts and the ball gets crushed right at them. I'll score "hit" even if its in the air off the glove if it's hit hard enough but I get no end of flack from the parents for it.
Last edited by JMoff
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