NCAA mechanics for 2016

[teebob21]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

I find it ridiculously amusing that any association has ever bothered with this.

IMO, off the lines in the IF worked well for everyone.

The rationale given was that increasing the distance between umpires and coaches between innings is supposed to reduce unnecessary interaction. I'm neither in support nor opposition for this line of thought, but I will comment that it works.

NCAA also changed the preferred distance for force play depth to 18-21 feet (previously 15-18).

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by teebob21

The rationale given was that increasing the distance between umpires and coaches between innings is supposed to reduce unnecessary interaction. I'm neither in support nor opposition for this line of thought, but I will comment that it works

I find that such a worry isn't worth the toothpick on which a coach is chewing compared to the possible benefit available to a crew of umpires who can routinely communicate during a game.

[Umpire@1]

The NCAA just seems to have to change something all the time. I agree with Irishmafia, this make no difference. I have been umpiring for over 20 years, and cannot hardly ever remember having an issue between innings. And yes, it added 8-10 more step to your game every half inning.

[KJUmp]

Originally Posted by teebob21

NCAA also changed the preferred distance for force play depth to 18-21 feet (previously 15-18).

This did not change.....calling distance for force play is still 15-18ft.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by KJUmp

This did not change.....calling distance for force play is still 15-18ft.

Never a big fan of a "calling distance" being specific, but more of guide to keep one from getting too close to a play

[teebob21]

Originally Posted by KJUmp

This did not change.....calling distance for force play is still 15-18ft.

You are correct. I think the 18-20 ft change is the depth in A. I tried to find my notes what that applied to, but can't. Maybe I dreamed it.

Edit: This was communicated at the NCAA clinics as 18-20 ft. NCAA Central Hub Link: http://sup.arbitersports.com/Groups/...nic%20%233.pdf It is not in the CCA manual, though.