C.M. Jones
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And while I'm changing sports rules, if the pitcher hits the batter with the ball, he should be out.
Were that rule implemented, the strike zone would enlarge substantially. So would medical bills.
And while I'm changing sports rules, if the pitcher hits the batter with the ball, he should be out.
The ball must contact the bat to become “live”. But that would make the game more fun.
Dodgeball with bats? I'm in.
Were that rule implemented, the strike zone would enlarge substantially. So would medical bills.
You never heard of the human hockey puck?
A Passed ball is live. As is a ball four walk. Runners can advance at their own risk. I think now that the team can just allow an intentional walk without pitching, this act may be a dead ball.Okay, that makes sense. I did not know the bat/ball/live relationship. I thought once it left the pitchers hand it was live. Didnt get into baseball too much.
Now that sounds like fun!
I want the strike zone to remain the same. If the pitcher misses the batter or the batter moves it's still a ball. That wont change.
Big league players can afford the doctor.
Well now, that looks like a good time too.
I want a computerized, laser measured, video-recorded strike box. Let the umpire call plays at home, and assist on foul balls, etc., but let’s drop the “need” for a human to call strikes & balls. And while we’re at it, let’s speed the game up. Deliver a pitch every 30 seconds or it’s a walk.I want the strike zone to remain the same.
Then why isn’t a hitter called out when hit by a pitch? (I don’t know the game, just asking)A Passed ball is live.
I want a computerized, laser measured, video-recorded strike box. Let the umpire call plays at home, and assist on foul balls, etc., but let’s drop the “need” for a human to call strikes & balls. And while we’re at it, let’s speed the game up. Deliver a pitch every 30 seconds or it’s a walk.
A batter is awarded 1st base when hit by a pitch since the pitcher made the mistake. The ball is dead at that pointI want a computerized, laser measured, video-recorded strike box. Let the umpire call plays at home, and assist on foul balls, etc., but let’s drop the “need” for a human to call strikes & balls. And while we’re at it, let’s speed the game up. Deliver a pitch every 30 seconds or it’s a walk.
Then why isn’t a hitter called out when hit by a pitch? (I don’t know the game, just asking)
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LA Chargers is your team. Or Cleveland Browns. Both have never won the Super Bowl and both have a reputation for being awful teams.
What do you want to know? I'm not into football, but my whole entire family is. I know the game pretty much inside and out. It was a requirement growing up.
Anyone fancy a short primer on the rules of cricket?
Impossible.
I miss cricket.
I'm not a fan of 20/20, I'm OK with one day matches, but of course the ultimate is tests, especially the ashes. I love the way that even if a team is clearly dominating the match or the series, they may still not come out with a win. And how the direction of a five day match can be completely changed in one short session of play.
I’ve awaited this suggestion. I don’t think most Americans have that kind of patience, but are there tailgate parties and food concessions and beer and cheerleaders and fly-overs and marching bands? ‘Cuz maybe then we could last a couple days. Maybe.Anyone fancy a short primer on the rules of cricket?
Impossible.
I miss cricket.
Erp. While not a Browns fan myself, they won 4 NFL Championships. Just because someone decided to change the name of the championship game doesn’t mean you erase the previous winners.
Ooo. That got my history teacher dander up. <g>
Pete
I’ve awaited this suggestion. I don’t think most Americans have that kind of patience, but are there tailgate parties and food concessions and beer and cheerleaders and fly-overs and marching bands? ‘Cuz maybe then we could last a couple days. Maybe.
I'm not a fan of 20/20, I'm OK with one day matches, but of course the ultimate is tests, especially the ashes. I love the way that even if a team is clearly dominating the match or the series, they may still not come out with a win. And how the direction of a five day match can be completely changed in one short session of play.
I can't stand 20/20 - but I do 'get' that it's important financially for the game at the moment. It has its place. Just not on my TV...