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Originally Posted by TussAgee11
Tibear -
We have had this debate on the previous thread. I tend to agree with you some, I don't notice it really until after the ball is contacted, normally on a bunt. I can normally look down immediately after contact to see where the foot was. Or, if he squares when the pitcher is just starting his motion, or in the set, then I always glance down at the feet quickly.
But again, other umpires on this board will tell you that I'm full of it on this topic and others, so don't trap yourself by pushing this point like I did.
Tuss
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Normally, when a ball is contacted, I follow the path of the ball. In my area,
when a batter squares to bunt, the catcher rocks up on the balls of his feet, preparing to try to field the ball. When that happens, I certainly am not looking at the batter's feet.
I would rather know if the ball remains fair, and follow the subsequent play,
than worry over the placement of a batter's foot. YMMV.