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Old Wed Dec 10, 2008, 05:31am
JugglingReferee JugglingReferee is offline
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In general, I say no.

But if there is $ there, and the PTB want it, it just might get voted in.

The cost for a fudimentary system wouldn't be very much. If you find the right camera, the cost might be:
  • $1,200 for the high-definition camera
  • $400 for a nice flat panel display
  • $250 hardware to ensure the equipment is protected
  • $50 for cables, etc

So that under $2,000. Then a neutral 3rd party person has to be paid to use the camera. Have him up high in a press box or something, pay him something like 75% of a game fee, and train them how to focus on the play. Wide angle at first and very quick zoom into following the ball. It won't be perfect, but a trial might need to be done to examine the effectiveness.

I guess I'm saying that if you have a rich HS association, it could just very well be possible.
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