Question for the NCAA Guys RE: Illegal Pitch

[IRISHMAFIA]

Interesting letter concerning the IPs called:

http://ftp.nfca.org/forms/ncaapitching.pdf

[KJUmp]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Interesting letter concerning the IPs called:

http://ftp.nfca.org/forms/ncaapitching.pdf

A bulletin to umpires titled Important Update Concerning Illegal Pitches was posted earlier today on the NCAA/SUIP Central Hub website. Umpires were advised by Kathy Strahm of the memo she and Dee sent to coaches, AD's and coordinators that Mike provided a link to in his post.

Two paragraphs in the SUIP bulletin that further address the manner in which the NCAA wants umpires to handle IP calls and adds some additional context to this memo:

"Umpires are to call rules violations, including illegal pitches, when they occur. Umpires are to approach the pitch as being delivered legally, until and unless the pitcher engages in movement not in compliance with the rules. This approach is similar to the way umpires view all pitches as strikes until they become balls. Again, pitchers are to receive the benefit of the doubt if there is any question of legality."

"Umpires should not talk with players at all, unless necessary to administer the games. When explaining illegal pitch calls to coaches, explain using the terminology of the rule. All rules should be enforced accurately and consistently without excuses-not because the SUIP asks you to, not because you want a post season assignment. The only justification for calling illegal pitches and other rules violations is because it is the right and correct ruling."