Pithcing lane in the WCWS

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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.