Hmmmm,

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by JEL

http://tidesoftball.blogspot.com/200...ould-take.html

Any thoughts?

It is not a bad idea, but quite impractical. Like all other line, they would quickly become distorted and obliterated just through the pitcher's post-release steps and play.

And C-One is correct. This would have to be an afterthought for the umpire. If s/he is watching the pitching lane, s/he is not watching the pitch.

[Dakota]

I love this quote from the author of the blog:

I understand that umpires have a hard time watching both the pitcher's lane and calling balls and strikes... at least that's the most common excuse I've heard. Why you can't watch the foot of a pitcher before she throws is beyond me. You're not calling a ball or a strike when she releases the pitch after all.

True statement... it clearly IS "beyond" him.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Dakota

I love this quote from the author of the blog:



True statement... it clearly IS "beyond" him.

Would love to see him behind the dish with any Team USA pitcher in the circle. I would also like to see the look on his face when he is watching where the foot lands at the same time Nuevy's glove pops from a 65 mph fastball. It better sound like a strike, 'cause that's the only way he would know.

[Skahtboi]

This proposed rule change is proof once again that coaches are clueless as to what it takes to be an umpire. Sadly, with NCAA rules being primarily coach driven, it will probably pass.

[Steve M]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Would love to see him behind the dish with any Team USA pitcher in the circle. I would also like to see the look on his face when he is watching where the foot lands at the same time Nuevy's glove pops from a 65 mph fastball. It better sound like a strike, 'cause that's the only way he would know.

Aw Thit, Mike. Let's see him watching a 90-plus mph men's riser and see where the foot lands.