FP pitch height

[Tru_in_Blu]

Getting back with an update... I sent a note to our UIC and to the League President asking if there was a bylaw that specified pitch height.

The UIC concurred that there was nothing in ASA to that effect, which agrees with many of the replies posted here. The League President also replied stating that there were no bylaws that would supercede ASA rules on this subject.

I worked a couple of games tonight, but the coach of the team who made the original claim wasn't there tonight. It's a DE format until the final two teams. His team was in the winner's bracket 7 days ago. I'm not scheduled for next weeks games, but will probably end up doing the final series. So if his team makes it that far, I'll be sure to re-educate him on the pitching regs.

Later,

Ted

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by Tru_in_Blu

...So if his team makes it that far, I'll be sure to re-educate him on the pitching regs.

Later,

Ted

I probably would not bring it up. If he brings it up again, then explain the rule. Otherwise, let past games stay in the past.

[Tru_in_Blu]

I think it's important that the coach has a clear expectation of what will be called a strike or an illegal pitch. He may already have had a conversation with the League President.

My point is not to rub it in his face, but to clarify the rule. He's obviously mistaken or confused about this rule, perhaps things get blended together from a slow pitch league he might be involved in, I don't know.

Could be he'll walk up to me before the game and tell me everything is clear as a bell for him now. But if that doesn't happen, I'll clarify and set expectations. No sense going through a game that one team thinks I'm not doing something properly.

I'll call it a pre-emptive deflection.

Ted

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by Dakota

I probably would not bring it up. If he brings it up again, then explain the rule. Otherwise, let past games stay in the past.

Agree, otherwise it shows your doubt and puts him in a lesser status.