4 C’s of Signals: Clear, Crisp, Consistent, Confidant

Until the late 1800s, baseball umpires did not use any signals. Some historians credit William “Dummy” Hoy, a deaf player with the Washington Nationals, with introducing hand signals for balls and strikes, safe and out calls.  Others, credit umpire  Bill “The Old Arbiter” Klem, who began officiating two years after Hoy retired, with inventing hand Read More …

2019 GHSA Lacrosse Playoffs

The GHSA Lacrosse State Championship will once again be played Saturday, May 18 at Kennesaw State University’s Fifth Third Stadium. The playing surface has recently been renovated with the first hybrid grass field in the western hemisphere. All games will be streamed live on NFHS Network. At halftime of each of the boys finals, the Read More …

2019 Rules Questions and Interpretations

Rules Questions and Rulings Here are some of the rules questions we have received this season to [email protected] and the rulings that were made. Please be sure to familiarize yourself with these situations and interpretations.