New plate position

Ran.D · #1 (**permalink**) Mon May 08, 2006, 10:25am

Saw a weird one this weekend. It was a 9u kid pitch, but the umpire set up on his hands and knees with his chin almost touching the catcher's shoulder.

Not our game, so I commented that it was different. He explained the kids were so small it was the only way he could see the zone?? Appeared to me he was getting them right, but looked stange.

mbyron · #2 (**permalink**) Mon May 08, 2006, 12:33pm

If McClelland were a few inches taller, he might have to drop to all fours behind the plate...

BigUmp56 · #3 (**permalink**) Mon May 08, 2006, 12:37pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ran.D

Saw a weird one this weekend. It was a 9u kid pitch, but the umpire set up on his hands and knees with his chin almost touching the catcher's shoulder.

Not our game, so I commented that it was different. He explained the kids were so small it was the only way he could see the zone?? Appeared to me he was getting them right, but looked stange.

Are you sure it was a human calling the game? It might have been his seeing eye dog doing a little recon for him!

Tim.

kylejt · #4 (**permalink**) Mon May 08, 2006, 12:55pm

You 've GOT to get a picture of that. I'm beggin' you.

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