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| Nov. 23, 2009 Joe H 15 posts | Throwing Equipment At Batted Ball I know one is not permitted to throw equipment (glove, hat, etc.) at a batted ball. However, for the life of me, I cannot find specific reference to this violation in the SSUSA Rulebook. If anyone can direct me to the appropriate section(s)where this is referenced in the SSUSA Rulebook I would be most grateful. Thanks for any help. Joe H. |
| Nov. 23, 2009 local 169 posts | When I umpired ASA, HS and some College I was told it was a 3 base deadball award if the glove contacted the ball. |
| Nov. 24, 2009 taits Men's 65 4548 posts | SSUSA Rule 8.3 (11) C ASA Rule 8 sec 5 G |
| Nov. 24, 2009 Joncon 328 posts | You can throw it, you just can't hit it. |
| Nov. 24, 2009 Stretch14 Men's 50 202 posts | Taits. Not everybody has a rule book. What's the ruling? Thanks. |
| Nov. 25, 2009 taits Men's 65 4548 posts | Stretch, I don't have one. I search & read them, page 60 (ish) for ssusa, look under tournaments and rules above. |
| Nov. 25, 2009 BruceinGa Men's 70 3233 posts | Here's the SSUSA rule: C. When a fielder intentionally contacts or catches a fair batted or thrown ball with his helmet, cap, mask, protector, pocket, detached glove or any part of his/her uniform which is detached from its proper place on their person. EFFECT: The runners would be entitled to three bases from the time of the pitch if a batted ball, or two bases from the time of the throw if a thrown ball, and in either case, they can advance farther at their own risk. If the illegal catch or touch is made on a fair hit ball which, in the judgment of the umpire, would have cleared the outfield fence in flight, the runner-batter should be awarded a four-base award. |
| Nov. 25, 2009 Joe H 15 posts | Hey guys, thanks for your input, it is most helpful. During my research, I had read SSUSA Rule 8.3 (11) c., but I didn't think it applied to my question, because I had used the word thrown when talking about a glove being thrown at the ball. I was looking for too literal of a translation. Since you guys have refenced 8.3, I've re-read it a couple of times, and it does apply. I have to substitute the word contacts as stated in the rule for my word thrown and it applies. If a glove, hat, etc. is thrown, but does not hit the ball, does the umpire have a good sportsman's issue to deal with? Thanks again for your input. |
| Nov. 26, 2009 Stretch14 Men's 50 202 posts | Thanks BruceinGa. |
