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Originally Posted by first2third
Finally, is K zone off, is it just me, or are the zones of all the umpires wider than it should be on the outside corner?
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I have questions. Is that "small ball" supposed to represent the center of the softball? The seam of the ball is what is relevant in calling a corner, not anything else, so if it is the center, the "small ball" is irrelevant and misleading.
And how far off the plate does that gap between the edge of the plate and the "small ball" represent?
My understanding (Steve may be able to correct this) is that K-Zone at last year's WCWS was somewhat embarrassing to NCAA umpiring with so many (apparently) wide strikes being called. Thus, there was a major emphasis this year on tightening up the corners. I have not seen much difference this year though.