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Originally Posted by bkbjones
I have an easy solution.
GET RID OF THE LINES.
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But then the pitcher wouldn't have anything on the ground to get them into the habit of pitching legally.
I have a better idea. The coaches know damn well when their pitcher is illegal. If they don't, they shouldn't be the coach.
During season, have umpires who believe it is an issue report a pitcher/team to local conference. At the direction of the conference, have game footage filmed (which may already happen at the higher levels) and submitted for evaluation.
Where a pitcher is questionable, the coach is informed that their pitcher is suspect. If the team reaches the playoffs and the pitcher is deemed illegal, fine the coach and school $20K and remove the pitcher from the team.
Yeah, a pipedream and a ****load of bureaucracy, but the only thing these people fear is the loss of cash and eligibility.