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Thanks for the reply
NFHS 6-3-1 . . . The catcher shall be inside the lines of the catcher’s box when the pitcher takes a position to pitch and when the pitch is released. PENALTY: (Art. 1) An illegal pitch is called. Last edited by Tex; Fri Dec 16, 2011 at 05:18pm. Reason: Added Thanks |
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That's the rule, I was just wondering if you've actually had occasion to make that call.
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What about when the catcher is in front of the box (both feet)?
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Those lines are only the back edge of the batter's box.
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The illegal pitch penalty should only be assessed if the (idiot) catcher is to either side or behind the catcher's box at the time of the pitch, not to the front. Any umpire that chooses to penalize a catcher for doing a GOOD thing, and helping us see the ball at the plate, needs retraining or rethinking.
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I would have to argue the catchers box does in fact have a front line, as it is described in Rule 2-3-D as being 8.5' X 10' in dimensions and is also shown as that dimension on the field diagram.
But, with that being said, rule supplement 8 does state if the batter is forward in the box, the catcher may move forward without penalty. |
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Rule books define the catcher's box as an 8.5 by 10 rectangle.
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10 FEET!?!?! Really? Ten Feet front to back? Yeah ... I don't think so.
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Originally Posted by CecilOne Rule books define the catcher's box as an 8.5 by 10 rectangle. Quote:
To be a rectangle, all lines including the front line have to be straight lines from corner to corner.
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