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Attended a clinic this past weekend and when the discussion came to the rule changes and interference, the words 'intent', 'intentional', and 'intentionality' (hey, not my word) were used more the the term 'interference' was used.
This supports my concern of the changes. The moment an umpire uses any word which insinuates "intent", the coach is going to scream and holler that the umpire must be wrong because that was removed from the rule.
I think UICs may be called to the field a bit more often this season.
BTW, the clinicians were of the national staff.
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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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