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If you are leaving a message to get picked up, please read this» coop3636: Guys and girls, If you are trying to get on a team for just a ...»tg69: You still recruiting »Vance+50: Brett, are you guys looking for any new players for next year? I ... »coop3636: I am always looking We play out of Atlanta, GA I'm not the coach, but ... »tg69: Can't find anybody that will have me 😳 »coop3636: That's not true, your phone rings, you don't answer it. Hope you are ... »coop3636: Ok, you picked up on the first ring today, I am glad you still are up ... »ernest: Turning 75 January 6 looking looking for a tournament team I play ... »Pappydap: Looking for a 50's team near Huntsville, AL area.Just moved to the ... |
8 | Sept. 15, 2023 | 1229 |
worlds 40's & 50's schedule» Haoleboy14: When will the 40's & 50's schedule be released for worlds ?»DaveDowell: When they're done ... There's been a bit of a "circumstances out of ... »McDilly42: Any chance we can just find out what time the first 50M+ game is? Our ... »McDilly42: Night* »Benji4: McDilly 42. I can help you on this one. Dave's rule of thumb is that ... »DaveDowell: McDilly42 ... Absent any info on who you play with, the best I can do ... »Gunner51: I was also curious to understand when the 40s schedule would be ... »TimMcElroy: I'm sure the schedules are being built as we speak. The other age ... »McDilly42: Thanks, Dave. I play on AZ Heat 50s. We'll be ready for an 8am game ... »DaveDowell: McD ... Now that I know which hat you wear, I'll tag your team for as ... »Chuxters: 40s have been posted... Men: ... »DaveDowell: Or just click here ... • 40+ Masters Divisions: MEN | WOMEN »McDilly42: I appreciate that, Dave. Thank you! |
12 | Sept. 15, 2023 | 1343 |
Tie Breaker Rule» JohnO28: Played in a non SSUSA event this weekend and had something come up ...»mck71: John - While I agree the rules SHOULD be the same throughout, I would ... »DaveDowell: In the 5-game-guarantee SSUSA realm, this isn't normally an issue ... »Garciastars: If there are no other teams with the same record, I have always ... »Rob64: In this particular tournament I was more concerned with the Major ... »JohnO28: Rob64, Until Associations start holding teams to accountable to play ... |
5 | Sept. 14, 2023 | 762 |
Early Wrist Roll Over will Ruin a Good Swing. with Steve Imlay and Bogie» bogie: DRills and teaching to separate the axe snap from wrist rollover. ... |
0 | Sept. 11, 2023 | 454 |
safety base?» curty: scenario: r1 on 3rd base, 4 runs in, 2 out. Batter hits a sharp line ...»B.J.: If runner was called out for any reason advancing to 1B for the 3rd ... |
1 | Sept. 10, 2023 | 504 |
Courtesy Runner?» NYGNYY: Same inning. If you run for someone else, then come to bat and get ...»DaveDowell: NO • See Rulebook §8.5(2) • USING A RUNNER ON BASE at page 50 ... »NYGNYY: Dave--this is not a runner replaced. I understand that, this is a ... »DaveDowell: Ooops! ... I mis-read the fact pattern ... There is nothing in the ... |
3 | Sept. 5, 2023 | 531 |
for Vegas tournament» cecil: which hotel discounts are best to use the one on this website or on ...»Mikelmart: I always check out AirBnb before hotels in Vegas. I can get a room ... »FTP: Was able to get a room with 2 beds for 5 nights for $544. Check in ... »TimMcElroy: Many of the players attending have a preferred hotel on LV for ... »tucker: When will Field Asignment be available? »DaveDowell: Probably fairly soon... »Harryroe: Which teams are considered American League or National League in the ... »DaveDowell: Ron ... This question is miles off-topic from Hotel choices, but here ... »Harryroe: Thanks |
8 | Sept. 4, 2023 | 1081 |
Player Classification» JohnO28: Thought I saw this talked about earlier this year but can't find it ...»DaveDowell: That's incorrect, John ... The player in your hypothetical carries ... |
1 | Sept. 4, 2023 | 562 |
Session 4 Field Assignments» JohnO28: Dave, Do you know when we will know which which fields the 50s will ...»DaveDowell: It'll be a few more days in all probability ... They haven't released ... |
1 | Aug. 31, 2023 | 599 |
Looking for players to play against the Wounded Warriors Team.» TABLE SETTER 11: SSUSA is looking for highly skilled players to play against team ... |
0 | Aug. 30, 2023 | 638 |
Bat warmers» pete88: What's your take on the bat warmers? Are they beneficial? At what ...»BruceinGa: The problem isn't with the bat, it with the cold hard balls. |
1 | Aug. 29, 2023 | 600 |
Curious» HSquared: When using a "pod" system for bracket play: (a) What determines which ...»DaveDowell: H² ... Presuming your question is regarding your 36-team 60-Major ... »coop3636: Dave Just a suggestion if you have a 36 team bracket with 2 ... »DaveDowell: Coop ... I'm not dividing the teams ... YOU are ... Once it gets over ... »TimMcElroy: Using Dave's format also takes away a few other popular ... »coop3636: I NEVER complain about who we play. We played the same team 3 times 3 ... »DaveDowell: Nothing but respect from here for you, Coop! ... You are NOT one of ... |
6 | Aug. 29, 2023 | 1124 |
Suggestion for next year's dates for International Coed» lisab522: For next year, if there's any possibility, it would be awesome if the ...»DaveDowell: lisab522 ... The SSUSA World's is a 15-day competitive event spanning ... |
1 | Aug. 29, 2023 | 556 |
Does the run count?» The real deal: Runner at 2nd base, 2 out, and batter hits a gapper. Slow runner at ...»Mason's Grandpa: YES. It is an appeal play. NOT a force out »stick8: Masons Grandpa is correct. Run scores »Turning2: Applying SSUSA Rule set 1.1 Appeal play, A.1 & 5 along with Rule set ... »B.J.: Turning2.. the run would score.. it's considered a timing play and ... »Turning2: BJ - disagree, per Rule sets referenced above, an appeal resulting in ... »B.J.: T2.. no I don’t agree .. when a run would not score on an 3rd ... »B.J.: T2.. I forgot to add that you have the correct rules set .. read 5.7 ... »Turning2: BJ - this is a third out situation, not a timing play, maybe your ... »mck71: T2 - Here is what BJ is referring to (correctly I might add). As ... »Turning2: READ 5.7.B NOTE. don’t use part of a rule set, use the entire rule ... »B.J.: 1 last time... T2 yes this part is included ... 3. NOTE: An appeal ... »Turning2: Two Rule sets apply - 1.1.A.5 which has NO requirement for the third ... »DaveDowell: T2 ... The Rulebook §1.1 A.5. you reference is a DEFINITION ... If a ... »TimMcElroy: Runner at 2nd base, 2 out, and batter hits a gapper. Slow runner at ... »stick8: T2 your explanation regarding the described scenario in the first ... »B.J.: stick.. yes run scores.. time play |
16 | Aug. 26, 2023 | 1100 |
Rules for forfeiting seeding games» Se11out: What are the rules or penalties for forfeiting your seeding games in ...»HSquared: See Rule... 15.5 • TEAMS MUST PLAY SEEDING GAMES in the official ... »DaveDowell: §15.5 • TEAMS MUST PLAY IN SEEDING GAMES Teams must play in the ... »JayPar: Last year we had a Hurricane Gere in Florida that shut everything ... |
3 | Aug. 23, 2023 | 1187 |
2023 Worlds - Team List» HSquared: Will the entered team list be published en masse or individually as ...»DaveDowell: It will be phased in by Session, beginning in the next couple of days ... »HSquared: Thanks D²... Love the new approach to team listings and tentative ... »softball4b: I concur, much easier to see classifications |
3 | Aug. 20, 2023 | 1333 |
Southern Nationals» coop3636: Hey SSUSA This tournament is this weekend. (Southern Nationals) Why ...»BruceinGa: Coop, I'm driving up to watch games Friday morning. I'll see you ... »elmo07: We talked to Terry Hennessy about maybe changing this tournament to ... »coop3636: Hey The 2nd or 3rd or 4th weekend of July would be a great ... »adriang: I'm not sure who at SSUSA HQ made the decision to move Montgomery ... »adriang: I need to make a correction to my earlier comment. Montgomery Swarm ... »mck71: Adrian - Not sure SSUSA ever put them to M+ (Ratings said they were ... »adriang: I am glad I am wrong. I have always appreciated the Swarm coach and ... »adriang: @Mck71 ... Yeap ... Agreed. That is where I was wrong. Moved to ... »mck71: Adrian - SSUSA moves up teams based on performance, NOT to "populate ... »TimMcElroy: Just took a quick look at 2023 team activity. Unless I've missed ... »coop3636: MCK71 and Tim, This is about Darrell Harris and Associates. The ... »grayhitter59: Moving up is a measure of a good team, I agree with that, but moving ... »mck71: grayhitter - Your overall statement is correct and I agree however ... |
13 | Aug. 16, 2023 | 1180 |
softball replacement» 800: Can someone from USSSA please clarify. We played in a sanctioned ...»DaveDowell: Maybe there's something in the USSSA book on topic, but here in ... »800: Dave thanks for the response. Don't get old cause SSUSA and USSSA ... »softball4b: Walt, previously of AZ Ancients, when you are blessed to win ... »Dbax: Wouldn’t using a new yellow ball every inning benefit you on ... »Rob64: It's a stretch to say a new ball every inning is a difference maker ... »800: Just a thought, if there is no benefit to using a new ball each time ... »31Bull31: 800…..Because some teams can! Teams throw balls in as they have ... »nickname36: "EXACTLY" 2 balls per game, umpire puts a mark on the ball and ... »TimMcElroy: Well if this isn't the most "Congress-like" thing I've read in a ... »Webbie25: As a member of the team that was described as 'wealthy', I find it ... »AJC: Have to agree with Dbax, this could help the defense because the new ... »DirkPitt: Despite what some of the tournament directors say, the performance of ... »softball4b: This has been a fun thread. For the record being in Northern AZ our ... »Rob64: I Hit 44 400 Rock! I don't use the balls provided that way there's no ... »TimMcElroy: Mike A & Rob64 I'd encourage you to use the official ball (Baden ... »softball4b: Good advice Tim, that is why I buy all of the balls we use from SSUSA. »Rob64: I don't do Las Vegas they check the balls! LOL |
17 | Aug. 16, 2023 | 1383 |
player couldnt qualify because of surgery» Haoleboy14: So I have a player that couldnt play in any qualifiers due to surge ...»TimMcElroy: If you're the manager of the team, call the office to discuss ... |
1 | Aug. 15, 2023 | 552 |
BAT HEAD SPEED» garyheifner: What is the range (speed) that most seniors generate in the 80+ ...»BruceinGa: My guess would be between 40 and 70. Just a guess »bogie: Bruce has a good range Id guess. Weve done a few at Woodlawn Hitting ... »garyheifner: My friend came to BP with a device that attached to the knob of my ... »garyheifner: P.S. My test results were with a Worth AT 18 end load 26 oz. Next ... »Bruce M: As usual, I agree with Bogie. I don't think bat speed is as ... »bogie: Gary knowing you i would guess it should be higher. I would try to ... »bogie: I measured Harvey at 121 mph..fastest ive checked |
7 | Aug. 13, 2023 | 950 |
