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Old Mon Jun 03, 2013, 01:42pm
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Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve View Post
Help me to understand why this would be a question, please. What could possibly lead anyone to think the catcher cannot?
Because of ASA rule 14.3.B.3 - Catchers rising to prepare for a pitch out must remain bent at a 30 degree angle until the ball is thrown. This is known as the Australopithicus rule.

You mean you don't bring your protractor to the field?
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