quote:Originally posted by ceastonoh:
Here is the entire rule so if anyone has any suggestions we will certainly be interested in implementing them:
8. No headfirst sliding when advancing. No malicious contact rule is in effect. Runners may slide head first when returning to a base or to any base in a run-down situation.
....As to the quality of the umpires, I would place them at the 13 - 14 old level with much to learn.
Thanks,
Considering the level of umpires, I would strongly recommend removing the last segment of the rule to simplify. In fact, even if you had seasoned umps, this would still be the way to go.
Revise to..
-No headfirst sliding when advancing. Runners may slide head first only when returning to a base. The "No malicious contact" rule is in effect.
This would likely be a minor revision that would pass easily across all voting parties as opposed to trying to remove the "no head first sliding" all together.