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Originally Posted by HugoTafurst
Of course it should be noted that NCAA now wants a "safe" call on a third strike not caught.
Right or wrong, I have seen this mechanic used by umpires in ASA, USSSA and NFHS games.
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Although I would change one thing with this mechanic, I like the fact that NCAA is letting everyone know that we have a strike three and an uncaught pitch. I would like to see this or some similar type of mechanic in all codes.
If we have a trapped ball on a batted ball, don't we signal or annouce "no catch"? If we have a missed tagged by the defense, don't we announce "No tag" and signal safe? Why can't we tell the offense and the defense that we have a strike three and an uncaught pitch? Other than the reason that it isn't an approved mechanic.