Resources:
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with others and we'll add them here.
Manager Resources:
Managers can use this sample self
evaluation form to learn more about new players. It's in MS
Word so you can change it to fit your needs.
Here are some tips for basic
bunt defense from the old MyTeam.com.
This is a sample lineup planning sheet
for managers. Use it to make notes on where you want to place players
during the game.
Determining the lineup.
This lineup chart was originally from MyTeam.com. It's in MS Word
format, so you can change it to fit your needs.
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Here are a few rule clarifications found on www.eTeamz.com.
Check the following links for more.
http://www.eteamz.com/baseball/rules/obr/faq/
http://www.eteamz.com/baseball/rules/obr/myths/
CHECK SWING RULE
"He broke his wrists", "The bat went past the front
of the plate”, “The first base umpire saw the tip of the
bat." Many people believe these statements are written in the
rules or are written as official interpretations of a strike. THEY
ARE NOT. A strike by definition is "a pitch that is struck
at by the batter and is missed." It is purely a judgment made
by the umpire as to whether the batter "struck at" the
pitch. Breaking the wrists or the bat moving beyond the front of
the plate or the batter's body, are factors that the umpire may
use to make the judgment. Factors is all they are; not definitions.
It is not automatically a strike when a batter holds the bat over
the plate preparing to bunt and does not pull it back when the pitch
goes by. The same judgment applies. Did the batter "strike
at" the pitch? It is not automatically a strike when a batter
is ducking an inside pitch and he spins around and the bat crosses
the plate. The umpire must judge if he was avoiding the pitch or
striking at it.
(See Rule 2.00, STRIKE)
FOUL-TIP RULE
There is nothing foul about a foul-tip. If the ball nicks the bat
and goes sharp and direct to the catcher's hand or glove and is
caught, this is a foul-tip by definition. A foul-tip is a strike
and the ball is alive. It is the same as a swing-and-miss. If the
ball is not caught, it is a foul ball. If the nicked pitch first
hits the catcher somewhere other than the hand or glove, it is not
a foul-tip, it is a foul ball. People often ask why the batter is
out if they foul tip on the third strike. Answer: Per the definition,
any foul tip is a strike. What happens when you get three strikes?
Rules: 2.00 FOUL-TIP, STRIKE
THROWING THE BAT RULE
Young players quite often let go of the bat during or after a swing
and sometimes hit another player. There is no rule that covers this
situation. It is a safety issue and may be handled under the authority
of rule 9.01(c) which gives the umpire authority to rule on anything
not specifically covered in the rules. Quite often umpires call
the batter out for doing this. Sometimes it is after a warning and
sometimes without. This is not correct. The defense hasn't earned
an out. The batter should be called out, only if the throwing of
the bat interfered with an attempted play by the defense.
The Official Little League policy from Western Region is: After
the first occurrence, inform the player and the manager that if
this or any other player lets go of the bat again, he will be removed
from the game. He may remain on the bench, he just can't play anymore
in that game. (Local rules may apply.)
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Offsite Resources:
Note: The following links take you out of this site. These sites
are not maintained or controlled by us, and we are not responsible
for their content or availability. Let us know if you can't reach
one of these links or if you have other links you would like listed
here.
Tournament Bracket
Management System This site lets you type in a list of team
names and then builds the brackets for you. Then click on the ?
next to the team that wins each game and the next games are automatically
filled in. If you don't select random seed, enter the teams in reverse
order. (Last place first, etc.)
Baseball
Scorecards On this page you will find a collection of several
different kinds of baseball scorecards that you can download and
print. If you are interested in more detailed instructions on how
to score a baseball game, consult this Guide to Scoring Baseball.
Arizona District 5 website http://www.eteamz.com/azdistrict5/
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