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| Aug. 8, 2024 IcanRun | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Catcher verbal obstruction Awesome info. Thanks for the clarification |
| Aug. 7, 2024 IcanRun | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Catcher verbal obstruction Is there a rule regarding what a catcher can say during a pitch or making a misleading call? Ex: batter hits ball down 3rd base line, batter starts to run to 1st and catcher yells "foul". Ump doesn't say anything as ball is fair. Batter stops running assuming ump made the call and is thrown out at 1st? What is the rule for this? 2) catcher yells "strike" on a pitch even though ball does not strike mat. Ump says nothing since it was a ball. I ask ump if that was really a strike and he says no!? Could someone point me to the rules regarding these types of verbal misleading issues? |
| June 29, 2024 IcanRun | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Pre-game warmup pitches I'm looking for a rule, if there is one, for not allowing a pitcher to take warmup pitches (20-25) from the pitchers mound before start of game. This is an advantage as other teams' pitcher is only allowed a few pitches at start game. I can't find a rule mentioning this pre-game issue. Any info is appreciated. |
| May 3, 2024 IcanRun | Topic: Bats Discussion: Bat standards I've been investigating the current bat standards and have a few questions/observations/comments. Our team recently played in Northern Championship in MN. Yes, I cracked a bat. It seems our BP balls were stored in a vehicle over night with temps in the mid 30's[F] Lesson learned. (game time temp = 42) 1)The question I have: Are the tournament directors in cold weather tournaments aware that their game balls need to be stored indoors above 60 degrees? I believe this is part of the bat issue based on manufacturers comments. 2) Why can't I use my old ASA 1.20 bat for tournaments? These bats, by design, are not as 'active' as current composite bats so don't understand what the concern is. From what I read, the SSUSA logo requirement is all about liability concerns, true? 3) Will tournament fees increase even more now that they are required to purchase equipment, train and employ extra personnel to test bats at each event? Would each bat need some type of specific labeling for every tournament? |
| June 5, 2016 IcanRun | Topic: Bats Discussion: ASA Combat? Correct, gray with red graphics and no BPF stamp. I guess my question is, is a BPF stamp required on all senior league bats even for a ASA approved bat that is lower than BPF 1.21 standard? |
| June 4, 2016 IcanRun | Topic: Bats Discussion: ASA Combat? I have a Combat Dirty (DIRSP3) ASA softball bat that I was not allowed to use in my last Senior tournament. I bought this bat to use in both my ASA leagues in addition to senior leagues. Why is my ASA approved Combat softball bat NOT allowed in Senior tournament play? |
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