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| Dec. 10, 2013 Caveman | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: New rule I believe it should be a choice not a mandate. I do wear a helmet and mask, but that is my choice. I started using the Gameface mask and it did have some blind spots on ground balls when they got 4 feet or so from me. Switched to a batting helmet with wire face guard and that eliminated any blind spot. I suspect that any of the wire style masks would have the same effect. Treacy Elliott |
| Nov. 27, 2013 Caveman | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: pitchers shin guards catchers type are the best overall protection, covers knee cap and top of foot. They are a bit pricey, but I got mine at Play It Again Sports for $25 used. The are not too restrictive either Treacy Elliott |
| Nov. 27, 2013 Caveman | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Happy Thanksgiving to the Senior Softball Community Let us all be thankful for having the opportunity and health that enables us to continue playing the sport we all love. And that we have the ability through this board to share our knowledge and opinions with each other. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! Treacy Elliott Sacramento Saints 60 |
| Nov. 12, 2013 Caveman | Topic: Product review Discussion: Rolling Bat Bags #6 Thanks, I saw the code on the shoe discussion and used it, appreciate you sharing that. Will be using it again to order new turf shoes after the Holidays Treacy Elliott Sacramento Saints 60 |
| Nov. 11, 2013 Caveman | Topic: Product review Discussion: Rolling Bat Bags Thanks for the input, order my 360 RAGE today |
| Nov. 8, 2013 Caveman | Topic: Product review Discussion: Rolling Bat Bags 400, I chose to gear up, instead of risking serious injury or death. Even with the gear, I can still field my position right up there with the better players |
| Nov. 8, 2013 Caveman | Topic: Product review Discussion: Rolling Bat Bags I'm in the market for a new bat bag. I pitch and have a helmet, catchers shin guards. I also have two gloves and two bats plus two pairs of shoes. My prioritys are durability, storage capacity and color choices. Looking for feedback/recomendations. Thanks, Treacy Elliott Sacramento Saints 60 |
| Nov. 1, 2013 Caveman | Topic: Product review Discussion: Boombah Turf shoes I agree with Omar, Tanel turf are much more comfortable than Boombah, plus more durable. I bought some Boombahs for the 2012 season and after about 80 games they started to fall apart. I bought Tanel's turfs for the 2013 season and wear them only in tournaments, about 80-90 games and they show some cleat wear, but other than that they look as if new. I rotate my shoes out every year, buy a new pair for tournaments and rotate last years tournament shoes for league play. I wear the turf shoes on dirt and have no problems with grip, even on fields that are like cement. I pitch so it is pretty hard on shoes as you are always taking some steps back and setting yourself. Treacy Elliott Sacramento Saints 60 |
| Oct. 24, 2013 Caveman | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Good umpires / bad umpires I have played against Tommy and he also does umpire NCSSA tournaments. He works tournaments that I run as well. A professional through and through. Treacy Elliott Sacramento Saints 60's |
| Oct. 24, 2013 Caveman | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Good umpires / bad umpires I would say my first characteristic would be good knowledge of the rules, second, an umpire that hustles and gets themselves in a good position to see the play and make their call and stay with the play until time is called. Finally, one that if approached in a civil manner, is willing to explain the reason for their ruling without being condenscending and telling the player/manager to shut up and play. Treacy Elliott Sacramento Saints 60's |
| Oct. 14, 2013 Caveman | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: sick players at Sunset Park Marv, Nothing wrong with providing water for teams at tournaments, but never out of the community drum. I spend a few extra dollars to buy the small bottles (under 8oz) and the players love them Treacy |
| Sept. 18, 2013 Caveman | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Flip Flop Rule We did use the international tie breaker, but was curious as to whether the flip flop would revert back to original home/visitor |
| Sept. 18, 2013 Caveman | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Flip Flop Rule I have a question regarding the Flip Flop Rule. When the visiting team becomes the home team, and the game is then tied after regulation, do the teams flip back, or does the visiting team remain the home team for the balance of the game. This happened in our league playoffs and they flipped back. I looked at the rule and it is not covered. Any thoughts? What is SSUSA's take on this? |
| Sept. 6, 2013 Caveman | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: When is the last time you saw a pitcher have to leave a game from getting hit or get seriously hurt? I've pitched for 40 years and have only been knocked out of a game twice (knock on wood), both line drives to my backhand side that hit me in the wrist. It wasn't that I couldn't pitch, it was hitting. I could get a good grip with my bottom had. Omar, yes we are crazy! Treacy |
| Sept. 6, 2013 Caveman | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: scoring of runs with new COURTESY RUNNER RULE 8.5(5) I think the intent of the rule is that when the appeal is made, the illegal runner is called out from the point that they became illegal. In the first scenario, the runner became illegal prior to the runs scoring, so no runs would score since there were 2 outs when the runner became illegal. In the second scenario, only the illegal runner would be called out, assuming there were no outs or 1 out. The same would apply to scenario three. Although I tried to pull up the rule in the on-line rule book, due to the lovely advertising bar that was recently put in, you can't access it. So my answer is based on the assumption of the intent of the rule Treacy |
| Aug. 27, 2013 Caveman | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Pitchers Mask or Helmet Mask Combo mad dog, That is why I changed over. Also, because the natural tendency, at least for me is to turn your head and duck when a ball is smoked at my head. A facemask alone offers no protection in that scenario Treacy Elliott |
| Aug. 27, 2013 Caveman | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Pitchers Mask or Helmet Mask Combo I've used the Gameface mask for the last several years. It was comfortable but lacked a bill to keep the sun out of your eyes. Also, when ground balls were hit up the middle, I would lose the ball a few feet in front of me. I recently switched to a Worth batting helmet with metal face guard. I worried that it might be too heavy and hot. It is not heavy and I have better vision than I did before. It is warmer, but wearing a skull cap made of technical (wicking) material helps keep the sweat down to a minimum. Treacy Elliott |
| Aug. 20, 2013 Caveman | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: NCSSA Championships kudos This is one of the top NorCal tournaments. John does a good job as always. I may be wrong but the open division was promoted by local teams and did a lot of ground work to make it happen, more of an invitational. May if someone in SoCal made the effort to put something together it would happen. |
| June 4, 2013 Caveman | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Would like names of leagues and locations that: Also we use a mandatory pitching screen |
| June 4, 2013 Caveman | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Would like names of leagues and locations that: Big Valley Seniors Lodi use 44-375 and only allow senior bats for players over 70 years of age. Our league is blended in age with 7 teams with players 50-85. All other players must use aluminum bats Treacy Elliott Big Valley Seniors Treasurer |
