And then everytime someone doesnt like a call or wants to argue a call you get out the rule book. It is a true fact that anyone who umpires SHOULD know the rules of the association they are umpiring for, but if they havent been given a rule book then how will they know? The fact remains that rules may be interpreted different by different people and different situations - case in point "know the strike zone, heck the strike zone is different for every batter what you might want to say is pitching arc which for BASA is 3-10 then its judgement on whether the ball comes across the plate between the batter's (one who is 5'9 vs one who is 6'2) shoulder and his knees. Just about every player thinks they know every rule to softball..NOT!!! Rule books should be available to all who want them but that doesnt mean to whip them out and put them in the face of the umpire or the opposing team. For sure provide coaches and umpires with the rule book but a better suggestion would be to have qualified, knowledgable umpires that would solve many of the problems. What happened to having umpiring clinics???? Or did you ever???
Rules, Rules, Rules. You are right there should be
rules books at every tournament. That would slow down
a lot of problems. And rules must be put to use correctly. Pitch limit is (3 from the hand 11 max)
not 3 to 10 that is usssa pitching. Just a little help.
But you would know that if you had a Rule book.
Are as you said if there was one at every tournament.
Need a little help with the rules send me a message.
I do still have the rule book.
Big Vic,real talk!The only problem is that the BASA is not open for suggestions.It's either their way or the highway.Sooner or later,they're going to have to make some changes or lose more teams than they already have.
HAVE YOU GUY'S EVER WONDERED WHY THE BASA STAFF HASN'T RESPONDED TO YOUR COMPLAINTS YET,I HEARD SOMEONE SAY LET'S BOYCOTT THE TOURNEY'S,FIRST OFF YOU HAVE TO REMEMBER THAT YOUR'E THE CUSTOMER,SO IF BASA ISN'T GOING TO GIVE YALL AN ANSWER TO YOUR QUESTIONS THEN I WOULD ADVISE YOU TO TAKE YOUR BUSINESS ELSEWHERE,I'M SURE THE OTHER CIRCUITS WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU PLAY,ALSO YOU PAY BASA THEY DON'T PAY YOU.