Look Back Rule... Out!

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Published 2019-07-13

The 100-degree heat quickly pushed me to my limit. I am not proud of my lack of patience in this situation. I was amazed that the coaching staff had completely missed the fundamentals of the softball specific Look-Back Rule. I should have been more patient. I should have listened more. I was stunned that I was even having to explain the rule fundamentals in a 16U State Qualifier tournament. I was sure that there must have been something I was missing. It turns out that after reviewing the video, the play happened exactly as I thought... Wow! - For a minute or two during the discussion with the coach, I thought I was either being "Punked" or temporarily transported to the "Twilight Zone". What I learned is that I need to work on keeping my patience when the heat of the sun is baking down upon my shoulders. Make it a great game! Michael Leavitt - Orem, Utah

All Comments (21)

@katiebohan4809 3 years ago

This ump knows his stuff. And he’s pretty calm.
@evan1788 3 years ago

You know when you hear “hey Larry!” You already loss haha
@swskitso 3 years ago

Unfortunately that woman probably spent more time telling her team they were cheated rather than get educated and educate her team
@PR-mo5ch 3 years ago

I have no stake in softball but this guys voice hooked me. I just want to hear him tell interesting stories at a BBQ. Solid story telling delivery voice.
@adamwittman982 3 years ago

The issue is she knew the rule. Has exploited the rule for probably years. And this is the first she has probably encountered someone who enforced the rule correctly.the runner literally stood on 2 for 8 seconds.
@heythestick 3 years ago

He shouldn't be allowed to umpire another game for being so gosh darned nice.
@Galedan-C1029 3 years ago

Third base coach is just pissed her ass got caught telling her players how to cheat. Bad coach is bad
@seanwalters1977 3 years ago

Woman: "Let me finish" Ump starts to explain his side after letting her finish: Gets interrupted by woman immediately
@TheJbwcole 3 years ago

Love that the coach came back and admitted he was wrong.... props to him
@johnwallace3497 3 years ago

I called my daughter out on the look back rule, she didn't talk to me for 3 days. I often refer to it as the hotdog rule!
@wil404 3 years ago

Larry David knows a lot about softball.
@TheFinnFTW 3 years ago

Ayyyy LARRY!!!!
@1Outis1 3 years ago

I love when he said, " okay, I'll hear you then we'll see if we're in harmony." Such a peacemaker.
@keefersmotherland1308 3 years ago

I wish I had your level of calm, dealing with coaches who dont know the rules. Great job!
@ACSF007 3 years ago

I love the “Lets call the URC over. HEY! LARRY!”😂😂😂
@ronhickey8137 3 years ago

Umpire acted like a umpire should. He didn't start with arguing with the coach. He spoke to the coach in a respectful manner, I have seen a lot of umpires act like a ass because they thought they were right.
@grahamers 3 years ago

I was on pins and needles to learn Larry's opinion.
@WhitePython453 3 years ago

I feel like this dude is 8 feet taller than everybody.
@EagleScout2019 3 years ago

Guy: explains what the look back rule is Coach: says the girl did exactly what he just said she can’t do. Also coach: LIVE BALL
@cloud9847 3 years ago

If my runner doesnt top then she fine She sstopped on the bag Exactly! This coach....