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Originally Posted by TussAgee11
The check swing mechanic is rediculous. Mask off, 3 steps out into foul territory, and a point. Seems a little bit too big if NCAA really wants them to just exist and blend in.
Also, the called strike three mechanic is absolutely hilarious. Arm up, 2 steps to the left or right, then swing it down all the way to your left foot. Give me a break. Hope softball umpires who work 2 man (or woman) don't do this.
Does the signal for "in" in tennis change from clay/composite/grass, men/women, single/doubles? A bit of an exaggeration obviously but you get my point. Baseball and softball obviously stem from the same sport; so what set of umpires changed first? Did baseball umpires in the 1950s used to act like this?
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The Check swing mechanic is THE exception to the "dont be bigger than the game concept"
The srtike 3 mechanic is NOT standard, and is allowed to be individualized.
Dont worry, softball umpires make fun of your mechanics (or lack thereof) also.... so bash away...