MACKIN, DENNIS THOMAS

Dennis passed away surrounded by family on October 24, 2016 after a lengthy battle with cancer at Peggy Colony’s Center for Hope. Dennis was an insurance broker for almost 50 years. He was then the co-owner of The Redeker Brokerage in NYC until his retirement in 2012. Dennis was brave, strong and a fighter, he …

Ask the Ump!

UMPIRES QUESTION: In high school, baseball and softball, the batter tries to check his / her swing at a pitch but carries the barrel of the bat past the body. Is this a strike or a ball? ANSWER: The plate umpire must use judgment on whether the batterโ€™s movement was an actual attempt to swing …

PANFILE, ALBERT B.

78, of Bayonne, passed away at his residence surrounded by family on October 24, 2016. Albert was a member of the US National Guard and The Knights of Columbus. Albert was also a Bayonne Little League Coach and an active member of St. Andrew’s Parish where he was chairman of their Cub Scout Committee. Albert …

Serve and Spike

BALL CONTACT QUESTION: In high school volleyball, front row players Case and Dodd on Team (A) both go up for a block as ball contacts the wrists of both players. Is this a legal contact? Is this a double hit? Does contact count as a first hit? ANSWER: Legal play as this is considered a …