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This was definitely your call. I had originally typed up a disagreement ONLY because I would not have called anything but on my initial viewing agreed that I would call PC if anything - BUT seeing it in slomo, I have changed my mind. I would not call anything at all. In slomo, it seems obvious to me that the DEFENSIVE player initiated contact because he was moving TOWARD the ballhandler without LGP, and THAT results in the contact. (The ballhandler did not change direction to create the contact. He simply leaned toward the defender.) The contact was before the ballhandler ended his dribble, so, because he did not affect the ballhandler at all, I'd just "play on." In real time, and from your angle, I understand making the call the way you did.

8:42 double dribble

Why is someone always playing horrible music during these games?

If you had the chance to umpire any game in the world, what changes would you make to the finale of The Sopranos?

Hmm. Not sure the slomo really helps. Frame by frame shows the runner's foot possibly off the bag and the fielder's glove still open. The next frame, the fielder's glove is closed and the runner's foot is on the bag. I do love being the "rabbit" in 3-man.

You should have hooked me up with the assignor to help out with some games!

I can say I play 14u softball we loved having you as an ump in pretty in pink Saratoga springs. We loved asking what your RUclips was and you made the tournament so much funner!

Home plate umpire did not help

that was horrible. And you put that in the internet?

I follow the adage 'Don't go looking for a call'. IMO, it does depend on the level of play. First one, should not have been called 'Out'. Second one, I think the base umpire was not looking at the baserunner/bag when the violation occur. Did the runner come to a compete stop? Second one may have called 'Out'.

Stupid ass parents want to show them a review from the video...bruh, this isn't espn...ump call stands...idiots

Hmm. Fielder was running directly at the runner and then couldn't tag him with an outstretched arm. Out of basepath?

I watched this twice and they both look like the same play. Either way, there isn't any interference in anything I'm seeing here. The runner is nowhere close to the shortstop. You're right - he doesn't have to make contact but a runner can, literally, pause for a second to impede the fielder's ability to see a ground ball. If the fielder wanted that call to be made, he should have continued his path to the ball to show that the fielder was in the way. I suppose it's possible I'm just not seeing it. At what second mark in your clip are you saying there is interference?

Not anywhere close to the Strike zone...

Partner should be hustling up the line to bracket that play so that you only need to see one end, instead of running around in circles. Good hustle on your end.

I didn't realize that "credible" meant "wrong," as in "I was in the wrong position."

you were correct getting to 3BL extended early, but you got unlucky as the P came in and fell over your view as he lost his balance. It is hard getting to that position and not getting too close to the 1B side of that line because we don't want to interfere with the C making his relay toss to the plate. I just appreciate how R3 didn't complain or anything, just got up and trotted to the dugout.

Suggestion: Instead of moving directly at the bag, move toward the C slot to get a better angle.

Love your videos, keep em coming!

I am a bit confused by this take. By the time the runner "interfered," the fielder had already fielded the ball.

Here's the way I make sure I am at least in a good starting position to see the play developing: As the runner starts home, I put myself where I can see BOTH the runner and the base/plate in a direct line to one side of the catcher. In this case that means puting myself in a position where I can see them on the RIGHT side of the catcher because she started in foul territory. (This also allows you to determine possible obstruction better because you can see if the catcher "breaks" your line between the runner and the plate before receiving the ball.) To see both of them to the right of the catcher, you need to be approximately on 3b line extended. I'm not sure you nailed the call here either, especially since you could not see the actual tag. The fence view is not definitive in my opinion because it is hard to tell that the glove is actually touching the helmet or shoulder at the moment the video pauses. (It's also hard to tell if the fingers of her outstretched arm are touching the edge of the plate.)

Great call by the field umpire here - this happens a lot in lower level softball. Interference can and SHOULD be called any time the runner Impedes, interferes or confuses the fielder. Here, the runner interferes with the fielder's view of the ball by running RIGHT in front of her as she is about to field the ball - contributing to the fielder not fielding the ball cleanly. VERY easy call to make. There does NOT need to be contact by the ball into the runner (same call, but for a different reason) nor does the runner have to "intentionally" try to interfere with the fielder making the play, nor does there need to be physical contact between the runner and the fielder. Simply the fact that the runner DID impede the fielder here is enough to make the call. The runner should be running behind the fielder, or slowing down, or stopping her run in this case. Most think the runner has the right-of-way here, they do not by rule. The fielder does - but only when actively fielding a ball as is happening here. The runner by rule must give the fielder room to field the ball. Simple example: Lets say the runner here, R2, bumps into the SS while running to 3rd base (we don't need contact, but for the example it is an easy comparison)- Scenario 1, the ground ball was hit to the 3B, runner and SS bump into each other, we then have Obstruction where the fielder is in the wrong - we signal obstruction and let the play run. At the end of the play, we remove the effects of the obstruction ,and if this makes R2 safe at 3rd, then they are safe, but if the 3B makes a throw to 1st to get the BR out, we don't even make a call besides we signaled Obstruction. Scenario 2 - R2 and SS bump into each other while the SS is trying to make a play on the ball - instead we have offensive Interference, immediate dead ball, runner is Out.

Looked safe from the fence perspective, and you can't actually see the tag from the BWC perspective. I think this was bad positioning again. 2 steps to the left (1B extended), and you'd be in a good position to see the plate, the runner, and the tag.

safe if umpire had position

I'm not so sure about this. Frame by frame shows no tag the frame before runner's foot is over the plate, then *maybe* a tag next frame as runner's foot is over the front corner of the plate, then more likely a tag as runner's foot is resting a few inches closer to the middle of the plate. Also, you can't really see the tag from your position because the leg is between you and the glove. In which frame is the initial tag actually applied? It is hard to tell. The only certain tag I see is as the runner is on her knee beginning the "pop up" portion of the slide after she has already touched the plate. This would have been easier to see from the 3b line extended instead of 1b line extended. You gotta get out of the "holding zone" mentality. It's hard, I know, bc I have umpired USA Softball for 20 years, and that's what they preach. But it is a *terrible* position for actually seeing most tags at home. Watch the runner touch 3b, but then as soon as you see she is continuing home, hustle to the back outside corner of the left-hand batter's box to see the tag and runner's touch of home.

@michaelleavitt4663 What equipment do you use to record your POV during games?

Great call

Wasn't that close. I hate making those calls from behind SS though.

Probably. I can understand that you didn't notice it in real time. Looking at it from the fence view, PU probably could see it if he was paying attention. The intentionality is much more noticeable from that direction. Just an observation: You seem to be really far away from the bag. Maybe it's just the camera.

This is the same spot you went to on the previously posted "kung fu" play. It's good you didn't guess the out. Well done.

This is a very poorly officiated play. You moved in a position straight lined far behind the base runner and way out of position to see the play. it is anyone's guess whether the runner was safe or out.

Obstruction. The runner was slowing down before the fielder caught the ball because the fielder was in the way. Why did you run into the baseline to make that call instead of into the 45?

He was expecting something different... Hell of a pitch

Whose call is that in the outfield? I heard no call. The call at 2nd was routine, so it didn't really need an overhand out.

What equipment do you use to record your POV games?

That feller must be quite the hitter. There was no reaction by the crowd when contact with the ball was made. Only a reaction when they realized it went yard.

Yeah that always feels good. Good take though.

Looks like the runner's foot snagged on the catcher's foot in front of the plate as the tag was made. Looks like a good out. I'll say that IMHO you moved out of position as the throw came in. I think you should be at 3B extended instead of 1B extended. The USA Softball "holding area" somewhat forces you to be in that position, but in baseball, you generally stay point-of-plate, so being up the line is not the default.

I have an out also... But wondering about rule changes for blocking the plate...

I've read about this rule many times and barely understood it, watching your video absolutely solidified the rule for me. Thank you so much!

Great call

I thought baseball has stupid rules. Softball is worse.

There's not really any reason to move toward the right hand batter's box. Just stay point of plate, then move to 3B line extended and close in as the throw comes home. I'd try to be just outside the back corner of the left hand batter's box as the play happens. Good call.

Again great call....

Great call

Looks like they both touched to me.

nothing wrong with this play - especially at that age group and ability. Defender actually runs into the path to block - runner didn't attempt to lower his shoulder to take out the defender, we have a nothingburger with cheese.

I should have run? The play was literally 6 ft away when I started moving to it. Where would I be running to?

I personally refuse to “move into a section” because a teacher commands me too It’s silly We aren’t children And everyone has agency to sit wherever they want You do believe in agency- right?

watch closely runner has daylight between 2nd base and foot good tag out. umpire should of been more inside the play at 2nd and hustle to play instead of walking to play.I see nothing malicious on runner path of ball took fielder to play out.