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  1. rhughes18
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    What are the top bats for power hitters?

    Whichever glove feels the best on their hand. A type of glove is entirely dependent on the position the player is fielding. Outfielders...
    Post by: rhughes18, Jun 11, 2013 in forum: Softball Forum
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    Catchers Box Rule

    Maybe the batter's boxes were not drawn correctly. A correct box is 7'x3'. If the batter's back foot was at the center or the back of home...
    Post by: rhughes18, Jun 11, 2013 in forum: Softball Forum
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    Catchers Box Rule

    The catcher must have both her feet entirely inside the catcher's box before the pitch is released. The lines are part of the box the same as...
    Post by: rhughes18, Jun 11, 2013 in forum: Softball Forum
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    Mike Lambros

    Congrats Mr Lambros!!! I have had the honor of umpiring at least 2 games a year that Mr Lambros has coached at NDHS since 1999. Mike, your...
    Post by: rhughes18, May 30, 2013 in forum: Softball Forum
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    Where's the rulebook???

    Here is a link to purchase the softball app for $5.99 NFHS Softball 2013 Rules - CNET Download.com
    Post by: rhughes18, Apr 16, 2013 in forum: Softball Forum
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    Where's the rulebook???

    You can usually find a rulebook at sporting goods stores. The baseball rulebook is available for purchase online at the nfhs website, but...
    Post by: rhughes18, Apr 12, 2013 in forum: Softball Forum
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    Scoring question!

    WindMillR is correct for the original post. I was replying to currylib who said "You can also google the situation, but it seems that it is a...
    Post by: rhughes18, Mar 29, 2013 in forum: Softball Forum
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    Scoring question!

    NCAA It depends, if the scorer believes the b-r would have reached first safely had there been no interference then base hit. If the scorer...
    Post by: rhughes18, Mar 28, 2013 in forum: Softball Forum
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    Safety Equipment some good, some not so good

    I see your point about comparing youth athletes to professional athletes. Its more of the way some use the pads, them the pads themselves.
    Post by: rhughes18, Nov 6, 2012 in forum: Softball Forum
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    Safety Equipment some good, some not so good

    Thats 4.8 HBP per season, not sure of your point! He must have been getting hit in the elbow, or taken a shot hard enough to make him want to...
    Post by: rhughes18, Nov 5, 2012 in forum: Softball Forum
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    Safety Equipment some good, some not so good

    Teach the kids the proper way to protect themselves on pitches that come close to them. Tuck the lead elbow in, raise the lead shoulder to...
    Post by: rhughes18, Nov 5, 2012 in forum: Softball Forum
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    Safety Equipment some good, some not so good

    Not all safety equipment. Just the equipment that seems to create other safety concerns, and elbow pads for batters when there is no injured...
    Post by: rhughes18, Nov 1, 2012 in forum: Softball Forum
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    For Want of a 200' Fence

    Yes, we discuss any dead ball areas that do not have fences and any openings in the fences where balls may get through. If it is my first...
    Post by: rhughes18, Oct 29, 2012 in forum: Softball Forum
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    Safety Equipment some good, some not so good

    The rule merely removes the attempt to avoid the pitch if the ball is entirely inside the batter's box. I will call a strike in a heart...
    Post by: rhughes18, Oct 29, 2012 in forum: Softball Forum
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    For Want of a 200' Fence

    A fence is definately preferred, but a chalk line is adequate. A local HS has a similiar issue, they play on a parks and rec field as well...
    Post by: rhughes18, Oct 29, 2012 in forum: Softball Forum
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    Masks on Batting Helmets - Don't Be Silly No Matter What Your Age

    Yes, I have been involved with coaching and umpiring all levels of youth baseball and softball for 21 yrs. I have seen only one baseball...
    Post by: rhughes18, Oct 29, 2012 in forum: Softball Forum
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    Safety Equipment some good, some not so good

    I feel it gives the batter an advantage over the pitcher, if the batter is less afraid of an inside pitch then they are more likely to dive in on...
    Post by: rhughes18, Oct 28, 2012 in forum: Softball Forum
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    Safety Equipment some good, some not so good

    Double first base? I am against double first bases. I feel it promotes bad position playing habits. Break away bases? I feel...
    Post by: rhughes18, Oct 28, 2012 in forum: Softball Forum
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    Safety Equipment some good, some not so good

    Absolutely no offense taken. I started this thread to get opinions on safety equipment, pros and cons.
    Post by: rhughes18, Oct 28, 2012 in forum: Softball Forum
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    Safety Equipment some good, some not so good

    A recent thread got me thinking, what safety equipment should be mandatory? What safety equipment should be disallowed, unless it protects...
    Thread by: rhughes18, Oct 28, 2012, 18 replies, in forum: Softball Forum
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    Masks on Batting Helmets - Don't Be Silly No Matter What Your Age

    You are still not making good comparisons. Speed limits don't protect the person who drives fast, there are in place to protect the people that...
    Post by: rhughes18, Oct 28, 2012 in forum: Softball Forum
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    Masks on Batting Helmets - Don't Be Silly No Matter What Your Age

    I call BS on your comment that football players were not getting their faces broken. Every game there were bloody faces on each team. Maybe...
    Post by: rhughes18, Oct 27, 2012 in forum: Softball Forum
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    Masks on Batting Helmets - Don't Be Silly No Matter What Your Age

    In football there is no might, you will get your face broken without a mask. Heck I would venture to say more fielders get hit in the face...
    Post by: rhughes18, Oct 26, 2012 in forum: Softball Forum
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    Masks on Batting Helmets - Don't Be Silly No Matter What Your Age

    You can't compare this to football either! In football you will get your face broken if you don't wear a mask. This is simply you might get a...
    Post by: rhughes18, Oct 26, 2012 in forum: Softball Forum
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    Masks on Batting Helmets - Don't Be Silly No Matter What Your Age

    My biggest question is why do you feel you need to make a choice for another adult? Why can't they make that choice for themselves? Aren't there...
    Post by: rhughes18, Oct 26, 2012 in forum: Softball Forum
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