NCAA 2009 Rule Changes

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Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

Then it is no worse than any other call with a line; you call what you can see, you don't call what you aren't in position to see.

It is possible a base umpire, from any position, could clearly see the foot landing completely outside the line; just as a base umpire can call a swing from the wrong side. All I'm saying is that if they want it called consistently, then they need to use all the eyes available. We all know how impossible it is to expect a consistent strike zone on pitchers throwing 60+ with movement, when we are told to look at pitcher's feet and batter's feet all within that half second (60 mph = 88 feet per second).

Even with 3 umpires, from either side, there will be no depth perception to tell if the entire foot is outside the line. And it certainly isn't going to help that these lines will become so obliterated, it will be even more difficult. As previously stated, the idea is commendable and there will be a few more calls made, but I think this is more of a threat to the pitcher and coach than actually getting more calls.