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Old Mon May 08, 2006, 10:54am
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Originally Posted by Rattlehead
Mike,

Not to disagree but section 6.5.A says nothing about a "no pitch", but under effect of sections 1-8 it says any violation of sections 1-8 (including 6.5.A) would be called an IP.
If the pitcher is not allowed to pitch the ball until all defenders save the catcher are in fair territory, how can you have a pitch.

The umpire's job is to make sure all parameters are met prior to allowing the ball into play. If there is a need to call an IP, it means the umpire isn't doing their job.
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