Question of protocol.

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Originally posted by AtlUmpSteve
If you are tracking the ball as currently taught, there is every good liklihood you did not see the full movement of the bat, or able to absolutely judge if a batter has attempted to hit the ball.

I'm sorry, Steve, but I have to ask. Based on the statement above, how can an umpire come out of their set position, point to the bat and declare the batter went and rule a strike?

According to your statement, this should never happen, right?

Couldn't resist