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June 10, 2013 Omar Khayyam	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Baserunning rule I saw this same play in Reno at the Rock 'N Reno tournament. The shortstop tries to make the double play at second since the runner from first is almost there, so he throws to the second baseman covering second. The throw is too hard and low, and it skips by the second baseman and goes out into right field. First runner went to third and then home when fielder was tardy retrieving the ball (it was a 320' outfield) and the first baseman seemed frozen by the foolish play and didn't move. Runner going to second doesn't stop when he realizes he can get third. Instead of double play, there are still no outs and one run scored with another runner in scoring position on third and another runner (the batter) on first. Or maybe the shortstop just had a senior moment!
May 31, 2013 Omar Khayyam	Topic: Bats Discussion: GSC Bat approved for Senior Softball These prototypes were available at Reno. Quite a few guys on my team swung one. One guy hit a shot to the fence and said it had as much pop as his Miken. The main excitement from my teammates was the one-year warranty, not better performance. Only problem is that currently GSC is only producing end-loaded bats. I found them heavy to swing (I'm a balanced guy). Even the 26 ounce end load felt heavy to me compared to a couple of other end loads that teammates use. But I never actually hit a ball with it, so it's just a quickie observation. The reps said they were planning on producing balanced bats in the future. Until then, I'm not interested.
May 26, 2013 Omar Khayyam	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: VEGAS a month ago vs Reno this weekend taits, it gets even better for Reno. It's not yet 6:00 on Sunday and all the scores are posted except for one final that may not be finished! What a breakthrough. If it can be done in Reno, it can be done in every tournament!. Thanks SSUSA for the FAST response on Reno scores.
May 21, 2013 Omar Khayyam	Topic: Bats Discussion: Illegal bat jerseyjoe285, good for you for pursuing it. Lots of times, a polite inquiry to decision-makers where there is discussion and facts are laid out, can resolve what seems an odd ruling.
May 21, 2013 Omar Khayyam	Topic: Bats Discussion: Establishing a rationale for the use of senior bats in 18+ leagues... There's almost no drop off in 40s hitters (never mind legs or reflexes) so I would never want to see a senior bat in one of their hands. There is some drop-off in 50s, but there are still plenty of guys (as we know from this message board) who can drive the ball 300+ routinely which makes it dangerous for older defenders, especially in a coed league where less experienced wives or girlfriends might play. But I notice a lot of drop-off in power once you get into the 60s. You might be better off looking for examples where 60+ are allowed senior bats. My mixed league can't help you. We don't allow even double walls until players are 70, and no composites until they are 75. The point is if guys that age are hitting, they are also fielding and slowed reflexes ups the danger level. At our open league level, where most of the 50s and 60s play (50 is minimum age), any bat is allowed. The only restriction is that some of the city fields around do not allow composites because the fields are too small to contain the hits.
May 20, 2013 Omar Khayyam	Topic: Bats Discussion: Illegal bat They have observed that guys swinging the end load bats hit farther. They would be better off banning the 200 pound+ guys that can handle the end load!:)
May 20, 2013 Omar Khayyam	Topic: Bats Discussion: Illegal bat jerseyjoe285, your last statement is puzzling. Our league doesn't allow any double-wall until you are 70 (because of older players in the league). Makes it easy to determine: no double-wall (or composite) until you are 70 (composite only for 75). Always good to check with league commissioner/directors/written rules/other players/etc. before buying anything other than a single wall.
May 4, 2013 Omar Khayyam	Topic: Teams looking for players Discussion: Sponsor looking to finance an "established" Men's club So we're back to Sparky.1 having some credibility as a manager and also willing to put up significant bucks as a sponsor. He defends his "friend, sponsor, player" as being a person with whom nobody had a problem with "his talent, attitude, or sponsorship". That's admirable support for a friend, but might not reflect those who prefer not to play with the fellow. In any event, there ARE strings attached—the "friend, sponsor, player" does come to the team along with sponsor money. Obviously Sparky.1 loves the game of senior softball and has been successfully involved with it for decades (62 wins a year on average!). I'm sure some team would welcome such a sponsor.
May 3, 2013 Omar Khayyam	Topic: Teams looking for players Discussion: Sponsor looking to finance an "established" Men's club Good points about sponsorship. Guess I am lucky. I play on a partially sponsored team—shirts, caps, food during/after tournaments, group discount housing for travel, etc.. The rest we pick up ourselves. The sponsor does NOT interfere with the functioning of the team by putting himself in as a sponsor, insisting on a "favorite son" being on the team, second-guessing manager decisions, etc. It is old school in that the sponsor hopes the team's success and visibility will raise the visibility of his company and that, plus an occasional sponsor's trophy/plaque to display in his office, is his reward. Sweet. I like playing for this sponsor and don't miss any $10,000 support with strings attached.
April 30, 2013 Omar Khayyam	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: 70 FT BASES Webbie, it is your guess why our third baseman played so deep on 70 foot bases. Habit, I guess. He (and his replacement) are so used to being 10 feet behind the bag to account for the hot bats that he was still 10 feet back, even with 70 foot bases. Other than that, you make a cogent argument for 70 foot bases. TexasTransplant's mathematical formulation is nice on paper, but doesn't relate to my experience running the bases. There is running down to the next base on a close foul ball, then retreating, taking a lead on fly balls or popups, rounding second or third on a single and then being waved back by the third base coach, running for other players (most 70 teams have at least two guys who really need a courtesy runner because of disabilities, and usually another 2 or 3 who could benefit from a courtesy runner at the manager's discretion), and outfielders having to patrol the huge outfields with newer parks built to contain the composites—all take a toll on stamina since outfielders are often the courtesy runners in my experience.
April 29, 2013 Omar Khayyam	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: 70 FT BASES My older team played a tournament with 70 foot bases. The extra 20 feet (home to home) made a difference in stamina over two days. Don't think anyone on my team voted for 70 foot bases. Our complaint last year in Vegas was that we were blindsided when all the fields had dimensions that violated SSUSA rules. Understand the reason for it, but thought it could have been worked out with the field crew, or putting leverage on Vegas officials. Yes, we did turn more double plays, but it about wore our third baseman's arm off...and we were the victims of more double plays as well.
April 29, 2013 Omar Khayyam	Topic: Bats Discussion: GSC Bat approved for Senior Softball If this is as advertised, I would expect every guy on my team will buy one...unless we just buy team bats of a varied weight!:=)
April 29, 2013 Omar Khayyam	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Preferred tournament wants, Short replies, please. Wow, taits, talk about a comprehensive questionnaire: 1. $300; $350 qualifier; $400 major. Tournaments more than $500 are wasted money in my team’s thinking. Even with umpires and field rental, a TD can make money on a full tournament at $300. We reluctantly travel to tournaments that cost more than $500 (because of our low expectation of an expensive prize) 2. 5 game guarantee for a weekend 3. 2 day event preferred, unless during week when 3 days can work. Single day events are too tough on old teams like ours, and no doubt 3 day tournaments cost a lot more in housing, meals, and transportation. 4. round robin, except for qualifier/major, then double elimination. Pool play is a good way to get acclimated and warmed up, but seldom much help on seeding due to the very prevalent sandbagging. Would rather have the TD mix to enable us to play a variety of teams, not strict seeding. In one Reno tournament, we played one team in seeding, played again in brackets, went to losers and played them again! Boring. Only lasted 5 games that year and only played 3 teams. Would love a round robin over three days with 8 teams! 5. single wall aluminum. Almost everyone has one and it sorts out the true hitters and sluggers and brings infielders back into the game. 6. doesn’t matter 44/375 is O.K. if the bat is not as hot 7. 65, major, 70+ 8. mixed brackets only if necessary, and hopefully for seeding only. 9. prizes are not important to me or most of my team. A shirt is fine for regular tournament, a qualifier might justify a jacket, a bat bag for major. Plaque for a sponsor if there is one.
April 24, 2013 Omar Khayyam	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: How can SSUSA possibly reclassify an established Major+ team Thought that was a likely scenario, although we got bumped up by adding four major players, and then had to play another year at major, even when those same four left for another team (amicably and knew in advance). Probably easier to get bumped up to protect teams no longer your peers, than get moved down (you just become target practice for a year, not threatening any other teams in that division).
April 24, 2013 Omar Khayyam	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Seeding Games Yes, a team that goes 0-2 is still in play. That's the good thing about a 3GG bracket. You drive hundreds of miles, spend a thousand dollars, and you're still playing 5 games, often on the third day. Also, a team that goes 2-2, or 3-2, or 4-2 is also eliminated without three losses (been there, done that).
April 14, 2013 Omar Khayyam	Topic: Website comments Discussion: Time to change the format of the board bkb555, taits is almost right. If you post almost every day, like he does, you will always be logged in. If you read it every day, but don't post, it will still keep you active for about 3 days, then drop you. But logging back in is a snap. Your name is at the top, if you chose the option of them remembering your posting name and password, all you have to do is click O.K., and then return to the message board. Takes about 10-15 seconds. Like taits, I love the ability to go back a couple of years by selecting the poster's name. Scrolling back for months or years is a pain.
April 11, 2013 Omar Khayyam	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Have read different rules for the pitchers would like for ssusa to explain all new rules. Curveball, you got it exactly. Honest question. My only complaint was that I was reproved more than once by umps who obviously are not aware of the SSUSA rule, or think it is inconsequential and doesn't need to be enforced.
April 9, 2013 Omar Khayyam	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Have read different rules for the pitchers would like for ssusa to explain all new rules. JDub, let's see if I can interpret what you're saying: Don't bitch about illegal pitches since pitchers have it tough. These clear SSUSA rules are actually just guidelines to be interpreted at the umpire's discretion. The batters always want the edge. Pitchers are in danger every game from up the middle hits. The hot bats make hitters ego-centric, yet somehow pitchers should not be able to complain??? Both taits and I are pitchers, so I, for one, have a lot of sympathy about condemning the hot bats. I have been arguing for years that they are ruining the game (and thus the continuing fall-off in participation, even though the over-50 group of men with previous softball experience is soaring as far as age group and good health). Oh, yeah, they are also more dangerous to pitchers and infielders. Can't quite figure out if you are agreeing with me or not. I'd love to take advantage as a pitcher in a lot of ways, or have the rules changed to make various pitching things legal (unlimited arc, double windmills, etc.), but I'm not willing to have other pitchers cheat against my team and I won't cheat myself.
April 9, 2013 Omar Khayyam	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Have read different rules for the pitchers would like for ssusa to explain all new rules. taits, good term "walking the box". I got tired of protesting it because the umps made me look like a donkey overruling my protests. The SSUSA rules above are exactly what I thought, but some guys want to glide forward, others shuffle their feet (some unconsciously), others take a little hop before releasing. You play in NCSSA, taits, so you've seen it all. Glad to know I'm right, but what good does it do if the umps think anything goes as long as you are in the box. Haven't played enough SSUSA ball to remember if those umps (often the same as in NCSSA) also let pitcher get away with it. What's your recollection, taits, about SSUSA umps.
April 8, 2013 Omar Khayyam	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Have read different rules for the pitchers would like for ssusa to explain all new rules. SSUSA Staff: When the pitcher's box was extended in the past, some pitchers were taking two, even three steps forward in their delivery before releasing the ball. I protested this with a few different umps, but they all said it was legal since they were still in the box. Question: were those umps correct? Question: if so, can a pitcher now take three or four steps forward before release?

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