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Just curious, any one have a reason a pitcher would cover the pitcher's plate OTHER than to obscure an illegal pitching motion?
Though there may not be a rule that specifically addresses covering bases or plates, I would think that the rules that prescribe a relationship with the PP (both feet starting within the width of the plate, forward step being within the 24" width of the plate, etc.) would require that the umpire be able to see the PP and it would be up to the umpire to require it be cleared off if it could not be seen.
How might your reaction differ if the opposing coach objected to it?
What if it were not the pitcher but F5 or F3 that were covering her base with dirt so it could not be seen?
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Matt
Not an official,
just a full-time dad,
part-time coach,
here to learn.
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