20 seconds pitching rule

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by Big Slick

Ironically, your mechanic of "No" was mentioned as what not to do (as it might be mistaken for "No pitch"). The suggested language is "the ball is live" or "we are still playing" (I can provide you with the reference if needed).

Originally Posted by SRW

In Lori and Malcolm's clinic this last week, that was specifically emphasized - say "no".

Seems there is once again contradiction going around. The only way to remedy this is to have it mentioned in the 2010 CCA Umpire Improvement Manual AND to have it discussed at all of the NCAA Regional Clinics.

[AtlUmpSteve]

To correct my own post:

I actually say "Time is NOT granted, let's play", not the word "no"; and have had limited resistance, beyond "why do some umpires refuse, when others grant it routinely".

Locally, I am told I am the "ONLY" UIC that stresses it, and that my umpires are the only ones that call it that way; even at ASA Gold Territorial, Regional, and Nationals.

The problem really isn't how it is refused; it is with those that grant it, and make us (that refuse it because we understand we should refuse) look like the fools.

[Scooby]

Originally Posted by Skahtboi

Seems there is once again contradiction going around. The only way to remedy this is to have it mentioned in the 2010 CCA Umpire Improvement Manual AND to have it discussed at all of the NCAA Regional Clinics.

Execpt that there are no more Regional Clinics. Next year they will be online.

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by Scooby

Execpt that there are no more Regional Clinics. Next year they will be online.

Is it next year they are going to the ESO clinics?? It will be interesting to see how this pans out.