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| April 28, 2019 geesermice | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Information on the safety of the run by rule Hi all, Our co-ed senior league uses a version of the run by rule, a runner may run by second and third base without being in jeopardy of being tagged out. Our Board of Directors, of which I am a member, is in the middle of discussion on whether to keep or eliminate the run-by rule. Proponents of the run-by rule suggest that it prevents collisions between the person covering the base and the runner. Opponents believe the greatest risk of collision occurs between the runner, running at full speed, and defensive players without the ball near the base and in the path of the runner. My position is that continuing a discussion base on prevention of collisions is pointless because each side's argument rests only on personal testimony and not objective data. To help move the discussion off collisions and injury, I am asking the following 2 questions: 1. Does anybody know of a well conducted study showing that the run-by rule prevents collisions better than running to the base (including sliding)? 2. What is the reason the USSSA Rule Book does not have an optional run-by rule (or at least one I can't find)? Any help, opinion or comment would be greatly appreciated!!!!!! |
| Oct. 30, 2018 geesermice | Topic: Product review Discussion: use of High COR, Low Compression ball Thanks guys, your responses agree with everything I have been reading. Now I just have to convince the "mashers" it is no big deal. |
| Oct. 29, 2018 geesermice | Topic: Product review Discussion: use of High COR, Low Compression ball Our co-ed senior softball league is considering moving to a high COR .52, and low compression 300 lbs ball to combat the growing concerns for injuries. Some of our better hitters are voicing opposition as they believe that these ball will significantly reduce performance. We use ASA rated bats, not USSSA rated bats. I would appreciate any and all comments on the high COR, low compression balls. |
