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I have a question, actually two. If the head umpire calls a game because it is over then meets with the other coach of the team can he recall the game back on? also if a player hits the ball and it hits a runner as she is running to base is that player out? or does the ball have to be in possession?
Thanks,
Kelli
Kelli,
I am going to give you Little League interpretations on these situations. An umpire may, at any time, suspend play. If, in that umpire's judgement, play should be resumed, he may do so. The fact that he went up to a coach before making a decision to start the game has no barring when examining the rules. So yes, an umpire, who has suspended the game, may resume it(in a reasonable about of time, as deemed by the local league).
As for your second question, if the runner is touched by a fair ball in fair territory before the ball has touched or passed an infielder, that shall be ruled out. The pitcher is not considered an infielder for the purpose of this rule. The runner who was hit is declared out, the batter-runner is awarded 1st base, and all other runners advance only if forced to.
I hope this has answered your questions. Should you have any more, please ask.
-Martin Hoover
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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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