Bob and Randy, This place was supposed to be better. Rita _________________________________________________________________ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com...
... That's fine, Bob. But may I suggest sending a direct email to the person whose usage of the language isn't perfect. That way, the person learns of...
... Let me extend my welcome to you, Jimmy, and to Andy O'Brien. You'll learn a lot with this group. Manny Aponte Chief Umpire, Central Springfield LL ...
... think there ... We'd start ... calls, then ... lunch ... on your ... the ... food was ... had a lot ... game at a ... I also attended the W-port school, in...
... My apologies for the perfectly accurate description in my earlier post. I shouldn't let my anger disrupt this usually very well- mannered group. I've been...
OK, this is starting to get carried away..... Greg CA D-15 ... -- Visit the California District 15 Little League Web Page at www.eteamz.com/cadist15 ...
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... I think chin straps should be required at 12 and under levels. Helmets come off in the heat of competition, and a very inexpensive chin strap could keep...
I done some leagues where they require the chin straps and I agree they are an inexpensive safety item to keep the helmet in place during the game.. I also...
Allan, CORRECT!! Took a while, but we finally have the correct answer. That's one we use around here to challenge the new umpires at our clinics. Thanks to...
/philosophical musing on I dunno. Call me paranoid (or just stupid, LOL!) but I think the game is safe as it is. America is carried to the extreme with what...
Hey, Jimmy! Glad to see you finally joined. Some of you know me here, I mostly lurk but post ocassionally. I worked with Jimmy last summer and had a great time...
I got this Carl Childress book for Christmas. His number 1 blunder is to "Make an unusual call on a routine play. Basically his philosophy is "if he's going...
... LOCAL RULE ALERT!! LOCAL RULE ALERT!! But that's not LEGAL! You can't pass a local rule that's not allowed by the real rules! Please note my sarcasm. :)...
... I use guidelines similar to those described by Carl. The 1st example is a tough one that has strong arguments on both sides. I simply answer it by saying...
IFF,R1 passes R2 who is holding second, and R2 intentionally while still on the base interferes with F6 catching the ball. ... This message was sent using...
There is no requirement for the chin straps. There is one that says the uniform must be worn properly, so if the helmet has a strap, we always insist that it...
... Is this type of local rule not allowed by real rules? I think this is an addition rather than a contradiction. To me, additions are not necessarily ...
Steve, I think you missed the sarcasm. When I started to read Dave's post I was a little disappointed - his analyses are consistently strong, and I thought he...
I agree with the others who suggest it's a good choice for players to wear them. In my experience working 2 regionals, they were required at both tournaments...
Thanks for the kind words and the welcome. I was wondering how to find out what district I am in. All I know is Southwestern Region. What is Burns Park in...
... If LL rules provide for a helmet without a chinstrap to be legal, then requiring the chinstrap is "modifying" the official rule. You have to have explicit...
Jimmy, Here's a point of contact for Burns Park LL: Burns Park Little League Jim Edwards 501-258-9334 #2 Lenwood Court North Little Rock, Arkansas 72118 The...
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