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				Originally posted by kono  
Let me guess - your on-deck circle is "behind" the batter.  Some think it is safer to have the on deck positioned here - less chance of getting nailed with a foul ball. 
 
As you have pointed out - more chance for trash talk. 
			
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 AFA utilizes it, and it is considered a safety issue.
Since most of the gals around here play AFA, they try to
utilize the same procedure in NFHS.  We discussed it at
our pre-season umpires/coaches meeting and decided 
against using the 'behind" the batter technique during
NFHS since that is their ruling.