The Umpire Corner

by **MTR** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 9:45 pm

GIMNEPIWO wrote:
So, here is where I'm looking for trouble ... WHO in this definition is " attempting to execute a play " ? Can the offense confuse a defensive player while they ( the offense ) are attempting to execute a play ?

Good that you are thinking, newbie. However, you may be overthinking this.

Definitions section is just a glossary of the terms used in the rules, not THE rule.

by **wadeintothem** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 9:48 pm

GIMNEPIWO wrote:So, here is where I'm looking for trouble ... WHO in this definition is " attempting to execute a play " ? Can the offense confuse a defensive player while they ( the offense ) are attempting to execute a play ?

Speaking ASA, no one. Because the batter cannot be retired, shes just taking the long route back into the batters box between pitches, so there cannot be a play, and there cannot be INT.

by **GIMNEPIWO** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 5:53 am

Thanks for humoring me guys ... As you both point out there's a ball on the batter supported by NFHS, NSA & ASA ... But allow me to take it one step further ... If we believe this is intentional by the offense ( I realize that might be a stretch for HS, but not NSA-ASA )... it seems we would warn the Coach and Batter.
Also I'd like to re-do this situation somewhat ... R1 on first, less than 2 outs, 1-2 count on B2 who swings and misses, F2 drops the ball ... B2 runs to first, R1 runs to second ... F2 overthrows F3 ( or hits the BR who is outside of the 3' running lane ) ... Can we have interference here by a retired batter for 2 outs ?
My next question since my brain must not be working and the caffeine hasn't kicked in ... DMC ? Defensive Mis-Calculation ? Dumb mother catcher ? Dad's master card ?
Where is USC played Wade ... I don't think I've seen that in the East .... We have USSSA, Softball Nation and others ...

by **MTR** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 6:05 am

GIMNEPIWO wrote:R1 on first, less than 2 outs, 1-2 count on B2 who swings and misses, F2 drops the ball ... B2 runs to first, R1 runs to second ... F2 overthrows F3 ( or hits the BR who is outside of the 3' running lane ) ... Can we have interference here by a retired batter for 2 outs ?

No, unless that batter found a way to intentionally place themself in front of the throw with their back turned

Like the count, the defense is expected to know the game situation. ASA specifically addresses in 8.7.P.NOTE.

My next question since my brain must not be working and the caffeine hasn't kicked in ... DMC ? Defensive Mis-Calculation ? Dumb mother catcher ? Dad's master card ?
Where is USC played Wade ... I don't think I've seen that in the East .... We have USSSA, Softball Nation and others ...

Dumb Move Catcher