Tagged With "Infield fly rule"
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Confused Runner
Bases loaded, one out. Bottom of last inning.Team at bat is down by two runs.Hitter gets base hit to right field, tying the game.As the players on the bench congratulate the runner who just scored to tie the game, the hitter/runner, who has already...
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My turn to brag
As some of you know, my 04 was going to redshirt this year. Due to some injuries & guys that quit, he got a shot and made the most of it. There is an article in the paper here You have to scroll about 3/4 of the way, to read about Eric. He did get the start in 1st tournament game, threw a complete game, 7 innings 10-1 6k, 2bb, 1er (tournament rule 8 run after 7) Blue Ridge got 3rd, not good enought to go on this year... Had his exit interview today. He'll be back!
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# of innings
Is there any specific rule that says how many innings a pitcher can throw. I have heard 10 in a week, but i have also heard 10 in a 72 hr span. please respond with your opinion
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Wild Pickoff Throw
Pitcher attempts to pick runner of first base, and throw gets past the first baseman, and rolls out of play.How many bases does the runner get?Which rule/section governs this?(This is a great forum - thanks to everyone for your help!)
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Here's one you don't see everyday
In my son's conf. tourn. championship game, with a runner on 1st, the batter hit a ball into the gap in left center, between the outfielders. The batter rounded 1st and made 2nd, and the baserunner had rounded 3rd when things got interesting... the...
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error on infield fly call?
Summer ball tournament. High School summer teams largely sophmore to juniors.High school rules. Elimination game.One out. Man on first. Man on second.Batter hits very high pop that f2 attempts to field about 10 feet in front of plate. F1 had also...
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Suspended game?! What is the ruling
My son's game tonight was suspended due to darkness in the bottom of the 9th inning after the vistors (us) ahead by 5 runs. We were told that the game would be continued tomorrow and we would have to replay the entire inning (taking away our 5 runs)....
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Suspended game...what is the rule?
My son's game tonight was suspended due to darkness in the bottom of the 9th inning after the vistors (us) ahead by 5 runs. We were told that the game would be continued tomorrow and we would have to replay the entire inning (taking away our 5 runs)....
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runner called out when....
High school sectional final, extra innings, score 0-0, bottom of ninth, runner on second two outs. Batter gets base hit to the gap, runner on second rounds third with the winning run and takes off helmet in celebration just before crossing the plate....
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When is it interference?
Batter swings and misses, third strike in the dirt, ball carooms off the catcher up the 1st base line, as the batter breaks for first the ball lands right on his foot (actually came through his legs from behind) and gets booted towards the 1st base...
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CIF rules violation?
Hi all!! This is my first post, although I've been reading this great baseball forum for a couple of weeks now.Situation: My son and three other 8th. graders' were invited a couple of weeks ago to play on a Colt team comprised of returning high school...
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Baseball research ... government money wasted
The NIH is a government organization. They funded this research at a university. A LL coach could have saved us a lot of money. How to catch a fly ball
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Outfield technique - tracking fly balls
Just ran across this article, just skimmed it but will read it tomorrow. Should provide some insight into proper outfield technique.I have heard two schools of thought on tracking fly balls, one to sprint to the location and the other to "glide", and...
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How to approach coach on hitting approach different from his
Great forum; my first post. Can anyone suggest methods to approach a HS coach(es) with a hitting approach different from a successful approach my son uses. Specifically, the HS likes to teach "hitting down on the ball," while my son has a...
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College Summer League Coaching Restrictions
Now that I'm learning the ropes of summer league rules, I've learned of this rule, which apparently is being "emphasized" now by the NCAA: If a summer wooden bat college league team has a D I, II, or III coach on its staff, head coach or assistant,...
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My wishes to all the young players
starting the pursuit of their dreams and goals this spring.Not my words - but my sincerest wishes for you all:As you push off from the shoreRemember to turn your head once moreAnd make your peace with Mom and Dad and everyoneFor those who choose to...
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Yes... another eligibility question!
Hi,I am a student from Canada who played one season in a JUCO (06/07)... during summer ball after my freshman year I broke my leg, so I transfered back home in Canada.Right now, I am ready to go back to the states; and I am being recruited by some...
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How Important is the Pitcher as a Hitter?
Ok, we all know if a pitcher can hit it is an added bonus to a lineup...an asset to the coach and the team. However, this is my observation...During youth baseball on up through the lower levels of high school ball (Freshman), often the better...
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public to private transfer rules/ethics
What are the rules, both written and unwritten for public school players transferring to private schools? Is is ethical for a private school to recruit a public school player? I seem to recall that there used to be a rule that if a public school...
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Tracking fly balls
I've played centerfield for the past five years and consider myself a good, defensive outfielder. As a matter of fact, prior to this year I couldn't tell you the last time I've made an error. This year, as a new member of the varsity, I have been...
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Clarification
Two man crew, fly ball to the outfield, who has the catch and who should be watching the runner to insure he touches the bases as he runs? My assumption would be the filed ump would take the catch, becasue he's closer to the catch ( say the fielder...
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Redshirt
What is the rule for redshirting? Does it have to be determined before the season starts? Or before a player plays if the season started already? What if a player gets injured after one week into the season? Even though he played a couple of...
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Playing JV and Varsity same week
Can someone direct me to where in the UIL rules that a player cannot play in a JV game and a Varsity game in the same week? Or, is it a UIL rule?Also, when does an official week begin and end? Thanks!
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Player playing JV and Varsity same week
Can someone direct me to where in the UIL rules that a player cannot play in a JV game and a Varsity game in the same week? Or, is it even a UIL rule? Also, when does an official week begin and end? Thanks!
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Obstruction call correct?
Batter hits fly ball in foul territory close to his dugout. Catcher tries to get it as players from other team yells "drop it". Catcher does not make the catch, does not get touched or interfered with.Umpire call verbal interference and call batter...
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Tagging 1st base with your hand
Last night in our varsity game,our 1st baseman made a diving stop on a ground ball down the line. He is a big boy so rather than scramble to his feet,he tagged the bag quickly with his throwing hand. The runner was called safe because the umpire said...
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Transportation in the Minors
Here’s a topic I haven’t seen discussed in a few years, transportation in the minors. I had a very enjoyable and informative dinner this week with another member of the HSBBW. Their son is in his second spring training and ours is...
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3rd Strike "Call"
As a PU, when the batter swings and misses the ball, caught "clean" by the catcher, counting as the third strike, I have always called "Strike three, batter out".Yesterday, I attended a HS umpire clinic where the instructors told us to never call...
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Dropped 3rd strike
I was listening to the Oklahoma/UCLA game yesterday, dropped 3rd strike, batter doesn't realize it and takes two steps towards the dugout. He then relizes the ball was dropped and he takes off for first, and beats the throw, the initial call was safe....
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future of composites in high school?
My son's high school coach told the players not to buy composites unless they expect to buy a new bat next year. He said the word is they will be banned next year. Assuming it happens I don't know if it will be a Fed rule or a PA rule.
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Passing a preceding runner
I do not know who goes to other sites to read posts. And, I do not expect other users on this site to have to go to other sites for information if it can be brought to you.This discussion has been going on in other forums. Here is the OP which started...
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great game in 16-4a tonight
great game seen in 16-4a tonight. corsicana beats waco midway 3-2. great pitching performance from both teams. 13 k's for Matt Kent from Midway and 9 k's from Gage Curry of Corsicana. A 2 run bomb from Heath Donica of Corsicana broke up a scoreless...
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Umpire prohibiting certain catcher's stances?
I was working with the catchers on my PONY 12U team yesterday, making suggestions on shifting positions slightly at different points in the count. In particular, we're looking for the boys to give a higher target when looking for a four-seamer up and...
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Lewis Clark State Question
I have read what I can find from previous posts on LC State but would like some input from those that know more about the program and school.My son is at a pretty good Calif JC that has gotten attention from LC State about playing there next year....
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batting gloves in back pocket
I watched my younger brother's JV baseball game this past weekend and the starting pitcher had his batting gloves sticking out of his back pocket like you would see any other position player do. As he was throwing his warm-up pitches the opposing...
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Batter's Box
Why is it that the home plate ump does not enforce the rule for the batter to stay in the box? The first thing you see is batters wiping out the line next to the plate. Then the batters are standing "almost" on top of the plate and an inside pitch...
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Illegal Pick-Off
I'm looking for the actual rule (MLB, NFHS, etc) with references for the following situation.1. Runners on 1st and 2nd, no outs2. Defense runs a set play yelling bunt (whether Bunt is actually on or not) with corners crashing and no cover at 1st or...
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should hs players auto take a strike entire game
Please I need your thoughts/comments on the below situation:Situation: Well talented varsity baseball team, currently 1-6 against competition that the team played even against during fall and summer. Coach blames players for lack of leadership and...
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45' running lane
Can some quote the rule about the 45' running lane as it pertains to batter interference. ie catcher has to throw the ball, catcher has to make a quality throw etc, etc. Both fed & obr rulings?
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IHSA transfer rule question
While I'm aware that a transfer from public to private schools must sit out a full season before becomming eligible, does this rule still apply to a kid who got cut from the public school team? Any hardship exceptions?Thanks in advance.
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So I want to become an umpire
I have been looking through old posts for what is likely an often asked question, but can't find what I'm looking for. I've been coaching youth ball for the last 10 years and my son will be moving on to Legion and HS ball. I want to continue my direct...
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Mound Visits
Can you guys give me the rule reference / number on how many visits you get per game under NFHS rule set?Tonight I went out to talk to the pitcher in the 5th inning to find out how much my pitcher had left. He lasted another hitter as we got another...
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list of U2 responsibilities
Does any know where I can get a list of U2 responsibilities. Some of our umpires in my assoc seem to think U1 has this & that & U2 has this & that? In other words, if U1 doesn't say something (about a rule violation, ie dugout, buckets, etc), then U2 sure is heck isn't. I'd like to remind all of our umpires that you work as team out there. I know this is in the umpires manual, but is it somewhere on-line, so I don't have to type the whole thing out?
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infield fly hits 2nd and rolls in dugout untouched
I must admit that this happened in a friend's daughter's softball game but it is a little off the wall so I wanted to throw it out there. Bases loaded, ball is poped up on the infield and the ump calls infield fly. For some reason nobody is able to...
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HR single?
At a HS game a batter hits a high flyball homerun that dropped over the fence. After rounding first base, batter passes runner who went back to first base and was waiting in case the fly ball was caught. Umpires called batter out. Two runs scored on...
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Batting Averages are Selfish
Hello again HS Baseball Web Community,Recently a student of mine told me he was stressed about going 1 for 5 in the first two games of the year. He’s a great ballplayer, a freshmen starting on Varsity, and it scared me to see that all his talent...
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Switch Pitcher
Yankees to unveil switch pitcher today. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/articl...b&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb MLB had to implement new rule for this kid. Last year there was a hilarious video of a switch hitter and him switching until the umpires intervened. Possibilities are interesting. Obviously a nice bullpen addition. Pitch counts? Who cares switch arms…Hey he could be your number 1 and number 2 starter… Yardbird would love this guy..he could teach him Marshall mechanics on one side and...
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Running Speed Natural or Taught?
I have been wondering ....As a general rule is running speed a natural attribute someone is born with or it is a "learned" tool?I watch some of these NFL players that are 275 pounds and up putting up some pretty incredible numbers as far as running...
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Book for new umpire
My 13yr old son is interested in umpiring. Any suggestions on books he should read? I understand the obvious rule books but I am looking for books about umpiring beyond just the rules.
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Marucci CAT 5
Banned by the NCAA! Teams caught using the bat will fall under the illegal equipment rule.