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Posted on 3/30/25 at 8:48 am to PurpleExile
Proper technique is to be in front of plate towards field of play . Then receive ball and reach back to apply tag . I’ve seen it taught that way at many camps and I don’t know why it’s not taught or required at every level.
Posted on 3/30/25 at 8:50 am to More beer please
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Their catcher blocked the plate completely before he had the ball. But you already know this
Y'all get mad and do not even attempt to understand the rule.
From the rule book 8-7.c
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Unless the catcher is in possession of the ball, the catcher cannot block the pathway of the runner as they are attempting to score. If, in the judgment of the umpire, the catcher without possession of the ball blocks the pathway of the runner, the umpire shall call or signal the runner safe. Notwithstanding the above, it shall not be considered a violation if the catcher blocks the pathway of the runner in a legitimate attempt to field a throw that arrives at the position of the catcher at the same time as the runner, (e.g., in reaction to the direction, trajectory or the hop of the incoming throw, or in reaction to a throw that originates from the pitcher or drawn-in infielder).
Posted on 3/30/25 at 8:53 am to IMATIGERFAN
Pete Rose bowling over Ray Fosse in the 1970 All Star game. He blocked the plate (which was legal), but it was also legal to go through him.
Posted on 3/30/25 at 8:54 am to Lester Earl
Correct on rule, Les.
Throughs on being able to take out catcher if they decide to block plate with ball?
Throughs on being able to take out catcher if they decide to block plate with ball?
Posted on 3/30/25 at 8:57 am to Lester Earl
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at the same time as the runner,
He was in front of the plate well before the runner got there
Posted on 3/30/25 at 8:57 am to civiltiger07
You can only block the plate with possession of the ball. Why can’t umps enforce this?
Posted on 3/30/25 at 8:58 am to Rouge
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Throughs on being able to take out catcher if they decide to block plate with ball?
i think the rule was an overreaction to 1 bad injury.
In a perfect world it would be allowed and the intent would be regulated, but that is extremely difficult to determine. But not sure the current rule is any better defined due to the nature of the play.
Posted on 3/30/25 at 9:02 am to KingofthePoint
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He was in front of the plate well before the runner got there
however you want to pretend it happened, it was not a violation.
Posted on 3/30/25 at 9:02 am to Lester Earl
Its a gray area and one of those frustrating things keft up to whomever is umping ornreviewing the calls that night. 90% of thentime they will stick with umpires call.
Posted on 3/30/25 at 9:19 am to civiltiger07
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What the hell is the rule?
We played at team in little league, that had this fat arse catcher that would pretty much sit on his knees completely covering home plate, anytime a runner was coming home (ball or not).
It was impossible for a kid to touch it but the umpire kept letting him do it.
The kids would just stop running and stand there like what am I supposed to do
Posted on 3/30/25 at 9:21 am to The Torch
Runner should knock him off the plate. This would likely only be necessary once.
Posted on 3/30/25 at 9:35 am to TigerSooner
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Runner should knock him off the plate. This would likely only be necessary once.
In our case it was a big fat Mexican who was about 3 x the size of all the other kids.
They were scared to hit him.
I never understood how this was legal or allowed
Posted on 3/30/25 at 10:16 am to civiltiger07
He didn’t … you can’t clock the plate if the guy is just rounding 3rd..
He has the ball 10 feet before runner got to him.
Mowing he was in the same spot without the ball when runner started sliding… different story
He has the ball 10 feet before runner got to him.
Mowing he was in the same spot without the ball when runner started sliding… different story
Posted on 3/30/25 at 10:19 am to zackcary
Incorrect. See rule below. Catcher wasn’t bothering runner bc runner wasn’t even close. Hunt was right, you are wrong.
Also, even if the catcher is blocking the plate without possessing the ball and not making a legitimate attempt to receive a throw, a violation shall not be called if:
The catcher is not hindering or impeding the progress of the runner.
Also, even if the catcher is blocking the plate without possessing the ball and not making a legitimate attempt to receive a throw, a violation shall not be called if:
The catcher is not hindering or impeding the progress of the runner.
Posted on 3/30/25 at 10:22 am to The Torch
And no one said anything…? I call BS
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