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Expert: - 2/11/2009


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I have two questions:
Can a non starter or sub pitch?
When running through first on an infield grounder, must you tail off to the left?

Thank you!

Brian

Answer
Brian,

Question #1: Yes, anyone who is eligible (based on rest rules) may pitch in a game.  There is no restrictions on non-starters or subs.

Question #2: No, you are not required to tail off in foul territory or even fair territory.  The rule reads if "a player makes an attempt to advance" to second base, then they are liable to be put out.  So if the runner makes a step or movement (in my judgement as an umpire) like she is trying to advance, then she can be put out.  Otherwise, she can turn and must return immediately to 1st base.

I hope this has helped.  Should you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask!

-Martin Hoover

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Questions regarding the Rules and Regulations of Little League Baseball and Softball. Questions regarding the history and organization of Little League Baseball at local, state, regional, and international levels. Advise regarding certain operational procedures and recommendations to Local League representatives.

Experience

Volunteer Little League Umpire since 2000; 2003 Little League, Junior League, Senior League and Big League Softball European Regional Umpire; 2005 Little League Softball Western Regional Umpire; Member- Hesperia National(Hesperia, CA) Little League Board of Directors(2003-2004); President- Hesperia National Little League Board of Directors(2005-Present); 2007 Junior Softball Western Regional Umpire

Organizations
Little League Baseball, Inc is the main operational center. I fall under Little League Western Region, and California District 49. I currently serve as President of the Hesperia National Little League Board of Directors.

Education/Credentials
Western Regional Junior Umpire School(2000)(Named Outstanding Junior Umpire of the Western Region Area); Instructor - Little League Baseball Western Regional Outreach Clinics

Awards and Honors
Outstanding Junior Umpire of the Western Regional Area(2000)

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