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Old Tue Mar 31, 2009, 09:47am
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Originally Posted by Steve M View Post
Wade,
That's an alternate starting position for the 2-umpire crew in the college game, too. It feels strange, but I can see that it may be helpful. As for BU, in this modified position, taking fair/foul - you don't. In this position, your fly ball coverage area is the 'V' - that's the area from F7 to F9.
But of course, you know the real reason this was introduced this year was to help enforce the pitching lane violation. Coaches cried, and a rule and mechanic and two new lines were born. I am not a fan of starting in B, to be honest with you.
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