Al,
The mat as a strike zone is unfair to both batter and pitcher. It is also a waste of money and officiating resources. Then again, you live in an area where they use umpires for t-ball and coach pitch, so obviously, your association is not hurting for umpires. Of that, I am envious.
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The bat issue in softball is as much about liability, insurance and litigation as it is about competition, inflated egos and softball.
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