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| April 12, 2024 softball4b | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Southwest Championships -- Posted Game Results Thank goodness you don't post batting averages. The new scoring program being featured in the at the Midwest Championships should be interesting. |
| April 5, 2024 softball4b | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Changing a Number I know there is a rule change about only whole numbers. Question can we add a duct tape 1 to change a number from 3 to 31 or 13. |
| March 24, 2024 softball4b | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Bracket Updates 2 different topics. Brackets:13 different age levels so maybe 30 brackets. DD tries to arrange that teams play out of area teams play each other in Pool Play. That is plug and play not insert teams and hit send. Number of teams per division determines site because of local restraints. It has been 5 days since deadline closed. I am guessing end of week. I guess I would rather get team credit than stuff. IMO Mike Adair Scorpions 70 |
| March 24, 2024 softball4b | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Batting Box rule change Left handed player called out correctly, entirely within the box It is very simple, rules are for the majority of events and situations. The back foot and plate handle 99.9% of out of the front of the box issues. You can't legislate or dictate every instance or circumstance. Montanapnc obviously an exceptional hit, but in this instance an illegal one. Webbie with the size of your ego, the box is never big enough. Luv Ya |
| March 23, 2024 softball4b | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Batting Box rule change Left handed player called out correctly, entirely within the box You know the best part about your long and winding road/comment. You know the rule and the purpose behind it. SSUSA has defined the reasoning behind the change well. Boxes are usually not uniform, but the plate it. If your back foot is beyond plate. Out. Just about as simple as it can get. 53 years of playing softball. Mike Adair |
| Feb. 14, 2024 softball4b | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: A new Novel. A great read! Just finished, good read. Good job of explaining SSUSA rules. I have not had the same experience as this individual has had with SSUSA, even though not specifically naming SSUSA. |
| Feb. 8, 2024 softball4b | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: A new Novel. A great read! Just got it on amazon |
| Jan. 9, 2024 softball4b | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: vegas world's If it is listed on this page as a qualifier, it is. https://seniorsoftball.com/?events |
| Dec. 31, 2023 softball4b | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: What's the rile what he said |
| Dec. 24, 2023 softball4b | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: 70 Major Plus Slugger Mike Adair's Power Swing in Slowmotion Bogie is very kind. He managed to find a few good swings and make me look good. 50 lbs lighter, new knee and a new hip. I am working hard to regain this form. |
| Dec. 22, 2023 softball4b | Topic: Bats Discussion: New rule on shaved bats DD this is exactly what this subject needs; open ended proactive discussion to find a reasonable response to an unacceptable situation. Let the {rules committee} keep working at this until a best case response is found. It is a personal issue for me that an innocent individual is not hurt needlessly. I do not think the current rule is as effective as it could be. I agree that cheaters will always be ahead of the curve and my comment regarding proactive was directed toward the manufacturer not the organizations. Orgs will always be playing catch up. I support SSUSA and their efforts to deal with this, but a rifled approach as opposed to a shotgun is needed. |
| Dec. 22, 2023 softball4b | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: What's the rile So why the extra level of confusion or determination. Why not; Any ball legally caught after 2 strikes is an out, regardless of height. Batter still has an extra swing if ball is not caught, but defense is awarded for effort and execution. |
| Dec. 22, 2023 softball4b | Topic: Bats Discussion: New rule on shaved bats John I agree with most everything you said, but you actually made my point. Those unaware should not be held accountable and there is a discernable amount of those players. Suspected is not proof and I refused to convict on suspicion. I don't think we know each other, but those who know me, know I don't accept cheaters in any capacity. Even with that I can't in good conscience convict without proof. I can remove myself from the situation. When you accuse without strong evidence you irreparably damaging your/their relationship. I will clarify and say my division, 70, 90% are unaware because most them did not play higher level ball. I will also say 95% of your division will recognize an enhanced bat. |
| Dec. 22, 2023 softball4b | Topic: Bats Discussion: New rule on shaved bats SSUSA went too far in penalizing teammates associated with cheater. Cheaters should be held accountable, but guilt by association is a knee jerk reaction. If I suspect one of my teammates is swinging an illegal bat I should at least let them know their performance is not indicative or consistent with their peers. You assume, without proof, that a player knew or should have known someone was cheating. Not a reasonable stance. This method of punishment is a result of inability to police the offense on the front end. I guarantee that 90% of softball players would not know a shaved bat if they saw it, heard it, hit it. I can even get behind litigating the crap against a proven cheater. To not allow a player to go to another team when he was not guilty of anything other than being a teammate is WRONG in every normal measurement. You are throwing out the baby with the bath water. Take a beat and revisit this much needed enforcement for a serious violation of the rules and ethical standards. Mike Adair NSSHOF 2014 |
| Dec. 21, 2023 softball4b | Topic: Bats Discussion: New rule on shaved bats Per latest newsletter: SSUSA is working on additional deterrents, including bat testing to be done at ballparks. Page 12 |
| Dec. 15, 2023 softball4b | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: What's the rile Here is where I think the "unclear concept," manifests itself. Rulebook §1.29 • FOUL TIP A foul tip is a batted ball that goes directly from the bat, not higher than the batter's head, to the catcher's hand(s) or glove and is legally caught by the catcher. EFFECT: The ball is dead on all foul tips and the batter is out if it is the final strike What does directly mean? I believe directly means not touching anything other than the glove or hand, i.e. body, arm, leg etc. I caught the ball with my glove perpendicular to my body, thus directly from the bat to my glove not above the batters head with 1-2 count one to waste. I believe a better wording would be: A foul tip is a batted ball that goes directly from the bat, not higher than the batter's head, (only) to the catcher's hand(s) or glove and is legally caught by the catcher. |
| Dec. 14, 2023 softball4b | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: 69 year olds playing up in 70 Reclassification Thanks, I am not familiar on how that division works. Is a 69M player a 70M player? |
| Dec. 14, 2023 softball4b | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: 69 year olds playing up in 70 Reclassification This rule change is going to create an interesting set of scenarios, kind of in the weeds question. The question is, how long will it take for SSUSA to respond, not to this post, but rather to the causation/effect. 70AAA team picks up 3 69yr old guys from a major team. How long do they retain their major rating. If they were picked up when they became 70 their would retain for 1 year, so does that mean 2 years. Conversely, same with major team, if they picked up 69 yr old M+ would they retain M+ for 2 years instead of one. On the stealthy side, I could see waiting until after June 15th and then picking up 3 69 yr old players so as to avoid move up before worlds. Just Sayin |
| Dec. 12, 2023 softball4b | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: What's the rile Rabbit trail, off topic, bottom line - catcher has no reason to catch a ball not over batters head If SSUSA going to match other organizations for roster and box then conversely this rule should follow suit. |
| Dec. 10, 2023 softball4b | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: What's the rile It seems based on the discussion, there is never an advantage to the defensive team unless the ball goes above the batters head when caught with a foul to give. Personally doesn't make sense, with 2 strikes a caught ball is a caught ball regardless of height. Less than 2 strikes then it makes sense. DD you want to weigh in? |
