Base Umpire 2 man

[youngump]

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

My opinion is that, while it is a real step-saver, it effectively writes off any realistic possibility of monitoring illegal pitches related to contact with the pitcher's plate; either the stride foot not in contact with the back, or the pivot foot sliding off the front. So, effective only if 1) all pitchers are completely legal relative to those issues, or 2) the showcase you are working doesn't want those called even if they exist.

But then you have the same effect when you have runners on, no?

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by youngump

But then you have the same effect when you have runners on, no?

Correct, which is why many pitchers who cheat will adjust their footwork once a runner reaches 1B

[SWFLguy]

Like I said, these are JV games. The girls are lucky if they know how to pitch at all, let alone be able to change their style based on where the base umpire is positioned. If I didn't have health issues and was working top level high school varsity games, college ball or men's ASA, I don't think I'd be doing this.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by SWFLguy

Like I said, these are JV games. The girls are lucky if they know how to pitch at all, let alone be able to change their style based on where the base umpire is positioned. If I didn't have health issues and was working top level high school varsity games, college ball or men's ASA, I don't think I'd be doing this.

Never said it had to be intentional.

[Insane Blue]

It is still an optional Mechanic for men's ball in NAFA

[SNIPERBBB]

Originally Posted by Insane Blue

It is still an optional Mechanic for men's ball in NAFA

What's NAFA? Only NAFA I know of is north American Fur Auctions

[Insane Blue]

Originally Posted by SNIPERBBB

What's NAFA? Only NAFA I know of is north American Fur Auctions

North American Fast-pitch Assosiation