Pithcing lane in the WCWS

[first2third]

In our pre season meeting for NCAA it was emphasized that this is best to be watched by the 3b ump and that they should watch and set up to see and call the pitching lane violations when rotated behind second base. Anyone else get this instruction?

[3SPORT]

Yes, I remember that was the explanation from the NCAA meeting. The umpire in the rotated position (either 3BU or 1BU (counter rotated)) is in the best position to call the pitching lane violation.
In the Georgia - Michigan game the home plate umpire called the IP's on Hamilton.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by 3SPORT

Yes, I remember that was the explanation from the NCAA meeting. The umpire in the rotated position (either 3BU or 1BU (counter rotated)) is in the best position to call the pitching lane violation.
In the Georgia - Michigan game the home plate umpire called the IP's on Hamilton.

It may be the "best" position comparatively, but even in that position the umpire still does not have a good look.