On deck circle

[jicecone]

Originally Posted by GROUPthink

Maybe this is a regional thing, but I haven't worked a single game in the 11 years I've lived in this area where a team tried to use the other circle. Probably cause it wouldn't be allowed...

One's OOO is another's expected practice.

I agree and I am certainly not saying it is common for the games I have done either however, the few times I have allowed it, is when it was an obvious safety concern and it was most always in a youth league, probably 13-14 and below. Similar to a condition that could easily be found in a Babe Ruth game that was in the original op. Again, sometimes you just have to umpire.