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Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve
Hugo, I believe that is up to your state association. To my knowledge, the mechanics in the NFHS Umpire Manual are not universally mandated; in Georgia, for example, the standard of the GHSA Softball Committee is ASA mechanics (primarily because they are already better known and more universally taught throughout the state, so consistency is the goal).
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This is my understanding as well. NFHS can't "require" any rule or mechanic; they just write the books. There are even playing rules that are not adopted in some states.