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PRIORITY: CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE • SSUSA Cancels All Events for Next 60 Days » SSUSA Staff: SACRAMENTO, Calif. – We are in uncharted territory for both our sport ...	0	March 16, 2020	1710
PRIORITY: BAT TESTING LAB CHANGE • Summer 2020 » SSUSA Staff: RUMOR CONTROL RESPONSE • Sometime later this calendar year, the "BPF ...	0	Feb. 17, 2020	1611
PRIORITY: TEAM RATINGS • Guidelines & Procedures (Rev: 12/15/2015) » SSUSA Staff: Senior Softball-USA Ratings Guidelines The foundation of the ...	0	Dec. 16, 2015	15755
30 minute Makeover for Rochelle with Brandi Myer, Lousiville Slugger Pro SM139 » bogie: Increasing Stride and Arm Extension huge improvements in Rochelles ... »STL0: I've said it before but thanks Bogie for putting out all of the ... »bogie: our pleasure	2	March 27, 2020	224
New to the area » MDR Slugger: Hey guys, new to the Delray Beach area and looking for a TOP NOTCH 50 ...	0	March 27, 2020	120
Can't sleep » HAT MAN: I can't sleep and figured I would ask you all for a ruling. 1 of my ... »B-DUB: Runner is out on appeal only. pretend no commitment line. ump waits ... »B.J.: the answer is #1.. this is a live ball and no call should be made ... »DaveDowell: A few quick observations ... • Three correct answers so far, prior ... »stick8: Hat Man going by your description: I’d wait until the play is ... »B.J.: Hmmm.... competent umpire I guess we know who that leaves ... »HAT MAN: Thanks all. Is it a live ball appeal? Or dead ball appeal? Is the ... »DaveDowell: That's OK, B.J. ... It wasn't an accident I used the phrase "...prior ... »B.J.: Hatman... it can be either... when runner scores there is no actual ... »stick8: Hat Man your scenario is a live ball situation. When the runner ... »k man: Sorry Dave, but I have a what if to add on to this example. Same ... »B.J.: k man... the ball going into the dugout has no effect on the runner ... »Wayne 37: Why does a ball that goes dead have to be brought back into the field ... »stick8: BJ, where you stated that the ball is retrieved from the dugout (dead ... »B.J.: stick... as far as the ball getting passed an infielder and going ... »DaveDowell: OK, that's enough of this one ... Thanks, everyone ... ** THREAD ...	15	March 25, 2020	688
Ejection Rule » SCUBA: 4.8 • EJECTED PLAYER "A player or coach who has been ejected from ... »DaveDowell: Absent aggravating circumstances, like an actual physical altercation ...	1	March 25, 2020	415
ESPN...seriously?? » OZ40: Okay guys, I know sports to televise are scarce as hen's teeth but ... »DaveDowell: OZ ... When you finish watching that, the ESPN.com site has a nice ... »B.J.: OZ...Dang it ... I forgot to set the VCR... hopefully they will have ... »OZ40: Full contact Parcheesi? Regional knuckle-cracking semi-finals? ... »garyheifner: I watched these and more. The competitions were ELECTRIC. Easily ... »OZ40: I kid you not, at this very moment ESPN2 has Marble Racing on !!! ... »Monty33: Hey B.J., I am guessing a VCR is like today's DVRs? Just kidding, we ... »AJC: Im going to program my VCR to record those as soon as my favorite ... »Wood_1966: If you have watch the movie Dodgeball, you will remember the joke in ...	8	March 24, 2020	778
Looking for a 50 Over Team » Baguba: I am looking for a Tournament team. I reside in Delaware. Pitcher, ... »Baguba: Found a Team	1	March 21, 2020	122
COVID-19 Treatment » Player: To begin, this is not meant to be a sarcastic post, so please don't ... »raiderman66: Not for nothing, but getting your medical advise from a senior ... »mck71: Player - agree with raiderman: ... »Wood_1966: Agree, an internet forum is probably the worst place to go for ... »stick8: Player, a doctor told me that if you test positive then stay inside ... »OZ40: For what it's worth, I got this email the other day. I don't see ... »Dbax: OZ...that is a fake email going ... »OZ40: D, thanks for the heads up !! »Chudomelka7: VERY interesting read and explanation of WHY this virus is so ...	8	March 21, 2020	967
Detroit Area 50+ Outfielder » rass8428: 56 years young Outfielder w/ above average speed looking to play ...	0	March 21, 2020	70
New 14 inch Dudley Hot W » cyborg45: I have a first run Dudley Hot W the 12 inch version. I like the bat ... »cyborg45: I'm guessing that the lack of response to this post is due to to one, ... »Zac7: Or, might it possibly be because the Dudley bat line is neither very ... »mck71: Cyborg – I will bite… COVID19 is certainly on EVERYONE’s mind but ... »cyborg45: Thanks mck. Yes, the "first run" bats were the original batch as they ... »mck71: YW. I used to be a Miken guy as well, if you still like the short ... »Wood_1966: I recommend watching the Senior Bat Challenge series on YouTube that ...	6	March 21, 2020	692
Sticky Bat Surface » Wood_1966: Two questions: I know because I am a George Brett fan that pine tar ... »Wood_1966: Well, the second question I answered for myself! Applying any ... »DaveDowell: You're correct ... Looks like "Home Schooling" works for you! »Wood_1966: Dave I am a little slow on the uptake, but I eventually find my way ...	3	March 20, 2020	413
Strong Push of STRIDE converts Linear Power into Rotational Force SM138 » bogie: Short video with Pro Clips showing this common ...	0	March 20, 2020	152
missed Infield fly call » alan--23: Hi all, This is my first time posting and a new member. This a local ... »lb16: alan - State infield fly rule should have been called. Put original ... »BruceinGa: I'm not an umpire but have run into this situation a few times. I ... »DaveDowell: Bruce ... I think the original fact pattern stated that the R2 was ... »stick8: Alan—23, I am glad to learn you are trying your hand at umpiring!! If ... »mck71: Dave - I would agree with you and lb16. My call would have been the ... »B.J.: I agree with ib16 also... but.. there are no instructions of what to ... »BruceinGa: Dave, I should practice what I tell my 8 yr old granddaughter, "read ... »Wayne 37: Let the play stand as called. The offense and defense both did what ... »B.J.: wayne and his words of wisdom as usual.. (Let the play stand as ... »k man: Could possibly have used rule 8.3J ??? When an infielder ... »stick8: Wayne37 I could be mistaken but I believe that’s what the NCAA and ... »stever: The goal of every umpire should be to get the call right if at all ... »Wayne 37: As usual, someone replies with a what if. Nothing to really correct ...	13	March 19, 2020	501
Catcher already has the ball when non-forced runner crosses commit line; I assume ... » jgoff5113: Scenario: Bases loaded and less than 2 outs. Batter grounds it to ... »B.J.: yes.. runner is still out you are correct a double play »jgoff5113: Thank-you B.J. I thought so, but wanted to confirm with you experts! »grayhitter59: does not matter when the ball was accutaly caught, once the runner ... »k man: Yes, I know its the rule. In this situation, 3rd baseman steps on ... »grayhitter59: He can dance all he wants between the bag and the line once he passes ... »DCPete: Kind of doubt he must continue forward after crossing the commit line ... »grayhitter59: no sir, if after crossing the line he turns around to go back to ... »stick8: K man that’s actually a smart play by that runner!! It may appear ... »k man: Stick, it may look good to the one team but I'm sure the defensive ... »DaveDowell: DCPete and grayhitter59 ... There is no specific procedure that the ... »B.J.: Dave...you need to read the OP again 3bman stepped on 3rd for an out ... »DaveDowell: B.J. ... I think my response to the original post is correct ... That ... »B.J.: Dave, again the way the rule is specifically worded and yes as you ... »DaveDowell: And you know my official position on umpires who make up words to ... »B.J.: Dave, I guess that's also the difference between an umpire and a ... »DaveDowell: B.J. ... I would opine that the problem is a failure of some umpires ... »B.J.: lol Dave, yes we will agree to disagree "again" and as I ... »grayhitter59: Dave, As I understood the runner crossed the line therefor cannot ... »DaveDowell: gh59 ... B.J. and I are debating what he can/cannot do AFTER he ... »grayhitter59: He can sit there and drink a soda and tell a joke if he wants, also ... »stick8: K man and Dave are correct! That might be the only time on a throw to ... »Wayne 37: In the OP the runner is out once they cross the commit line. What ...	22	March 19, 2020	696
Wishful Thinking (Positive Thinking) » AKA: Southpaw: IF, and I know that it is a big IF, things improve by the end of ... »SSUSA Staff: STATEMENT OF POSITION • While we are hopeful that the 2020 Senior ...	1	March 18, 2020	504
Looking to Play 55 up near Winter Springs, FL » Cliff Lee: I am new to area and looking to join a Softball team.	0	March 18, 2020	42
Sunglasses Recommendation » STL0: I don't recall this topic on this board before but I'd like to know ... »Wayne 37: Oakley has some good ones on sale for $76.00 right now. That is ... »DieselDan: Experiment with inexpensive wrap around #5 welding glasses. Yes, ... »XLR8: Be sure they are polarized. Of courses, sunglasses polarized are ... »DaveDowell: I like the Tanel 360 T1 Baseball/Softball Sunglasses ... They're a ... »Wayne 37: DD, do you mean glasses when using a cutting torch and not a welder. ... »wdodge22: I have had really good luck with REKS sunglasses... polarized at ... »STL0: Thanks for the info everyone. Diesel Dan - That's one idea I would ... »Wayne 37: The glasses were called Prizm Saffire. They are back up to $136.00 ... »STL0: Thanks Wayne. Good luck with the upcoming season. »DieselDan: W37 Not sure what type of welding they are used for. Green lens ... »Fabe: Just got some Hobart welding glasses #5 grade...mirror lens looks ... »USMC21: Xloops...$24 dozen every color u can imagine who cares if they break ... »STL0: I may have to try the welding glasses...you have me curious at this ... »Wayne 37: For my money, I would try the Bouton safety glasses at around ten ... »Tri18: Tough to beat my Team 1 Sports sunglasses kit with FIVE sets of ... »AJC: DD, #5 glasses are for oxy-acetylene tanks , which are used for ... »Mont25: There have been many great suggestions above. However, I like the ... »DieselDan: With close to 300 days of sunshine, like most of the SW and So. Cali, ... »garyheifner: I picked up 2 pair at Menards. They are the special opps glassed U ...	19	March 18, 2020	1201
Georgia Renegades 50AAA looking for players » Emmitt: Hello my name is Emmitt I am the coach of the Georgia Renegades ... »purcelce: Txt me 618.977.9202 53 and live in AL »KC Jim: good team, good manager »Kents32: Hey coach, What positions are you looking for ? I can pitch and some ... »Emmitt: I appreciate the people who have reached out at this point I believe ... »omj: OMJ stands for Old Man Jeff, I just turned 70. I still play with the ... »Wayne 6: I am very interested in playing »Emmitt: Wayne give me a call 404-918-3089. »TNboy17: I am interested in playing if you need a utility player and are short ...	8	March 18, 2020	503
Scrappy 55 YO utility player searching for AA team N Washington State » Utility man: Experienced IF/OF ready for senior ball this year. Brad 503-807-2481	0	March 17, 2020	50
North Carolina 70-year old ready to play in AA / AAA tournaments in 2020 » nerbee: North Carolina 70-year old ready to play in AA / AAA tournaments in ...	0	March 16, 2020	95
100% quarantine, 30 days » Davy: SSUSA Please cancel ALL softball tournaments for All ages for 30 ... »DieselDan: Besides all the residents in that WA nursing with the virus, ... »Hobie#10 Gray&Con: Sorry - I disagree Being outside playing ball sounds great. I am ... »CLUBBER: Play ball !!! »Juice9: Be part of the solution not part of the problem. Please educate on ... »USMC21: According to a buddy of mine who works in Washington, they just came ... »Wood_1966: Trump enacted the Stafford Act last week. »USMC21: Good to know thanks Wood....apparently he is going to speak to the ... »grayhitter59: We play outside in minimal contact sport. We do not have large crowds ... »Dbax: The Stafford Act just frees up federal money. Nothing about ... »USMC21: Thx Dbax....I just copied the message he sent me! »Wood_1966: I also read that people were forwarding around an email/text/tweet ... »Bruce303: I wish everyone would stop listening to the media hype about this ... »Mont25: I applaud SSUSA for making an informed decision that's in the ... »USMC21: Just wonder if they are going to refund our entry fee or keep it ... »Viper22: The canceling of events is panic driven hysteria. We play outside, ... »Dbax: USMC, they are only giving credit to future tournament. And Viper, ... »stever: thoseof you advocating for continuing to play...come on! this is ... »OZ40: I just heard that same rumor from someone else who claims to have ... »USMC21: dbax, that should not be their decision! Many I have talked to would ...	19	March 16, 2020	1375

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