[kcg NC2Ablu]

Originally Posted by Skahtboi

The whole point of the lane argument, though, is this; it hasn't changed the PU's ability to see whether or not the pitcher is violating the 24" lane rule because of the primary focus of the PU. Are you going to guess an IP? Or are you going to abandon your primary focus to watch the feet of the pitcher instead? Or, are you going to just enforce it the way you have all along?

btw as seen this weekend when U3 is rotated its acceptable and a focus for that umpire to be able to make that call too. However when not working 3 man I agree its hard and has to be pretty obvious even with the lane that disapears after the 1st or 2nd inning for anyone to call it. The bottom line to all of this is the fact that its a tough call to see anyway you look at it and no matter what umpire calls it ( U3 when rotated or PU) its tough to make even with a line becuase you have plenty of other responsibilities(although its easier for U3 when rotated)I am going to call what I see no matter what and hopefully if the pitcher is out of the lane I will be able to call the illegal pitch when it happens.