Originally posted by whiskers_ump As stated, I rarely, rarely ever do SP. I referred to what was written
in the Umpires Section of the ASA Manual. They say see "where the ball
lands or is caught."
glen
But that is referring to the set position as to see the entire plate area. This, I must assume, is to make sure the umpire can determine the ball does not hit any part of the plate, not as to whether it is a ball or strike.
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