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Originally Posted by justmom
Have you ever called from behind the pitcher? I've never seen this (even in the youngest age groups), until last week. It was a fastpitch ASA rec league game between area small towns - 18U. The games are more relaxed than regular high school season, but they are generally competitive. I was really surprised to see the only umpire working behind the pitcher. Most of the spectators had never even heard of such a thing.
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Watching HS ball in LA from 1997-2001, this was common for the JV game. Most schools in our area did not have lights, so Varsity games were played at 3:30 or 4:00, with JV getting in 2-3 innings before dark. One ump stayed and almost always called from behind pitcher. Experienced pitchers hated it.