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Old Tue Jul 29, 2014, 12:47pm
Manny A Manny A is offline
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Originally Posted by EsqUmp View Post
Any thoughts on the NCAA's decision to prohibit the use of the scissors?

The two justifications where (1) inaccurate/inconsistent strike zone and (2) umpires setting up where their heads where in a dangerous position (leading to more injuries).

I wonder if many who were observed working the scissors would have these problems regardless of their stance.
Where in the world are the umpires' heads when they use the scissors that it would increase injuries? Aren't they still in the slot? I'm confused. I don't ever see the scissors anymore since I moved over from baseball, and I really never paid attention during the WCWS.
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