Taking the signal

[Jake26]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

But what first drew my attention was the PU coming out through the RH BB.

And does ASA have a holding zone in front of the circle?

[RadioBlue]

I had a pitcher who was very similar (although much shorter time interval from the time she stepped on to the time of delivery) earlier this year. I called her for an IP a couple of times because in those instances, her hands appeared to come together as she stepped on. After the second or third one, the coach came out to say her hands aren't together. I explained that from where the batter and I am, it appears they are together and the purpose of the rule requiring a pitcher to step on with their hands separated is to avoid a quick pitch.

On this pitcher in the video, I don't think I would call her on it. The difference being (at least in the examples in the video), her hands are separate for a split second when she steps on and she takes plenty of time before beginning any movement. Is it technically an IP? Yes. Would I call it? Not from what I've seen.

[ronald]

Originally Posted by Jake26

And does ASA have a holding zone in front of the circle?

no they do not but the almost all umpires at the gold were college umps too. i was the only one who was probably not. i did not talk to all of em but to the ones i did, they did college ball.

[DaveASA/FED]

Originally Posted by ronald

no they do not but the almost all umpires at the gold were college umps too. i was the only one who was probably not. i did not talk to all of em but to the ones i did, they did college ball.

You weren't the only one that doesn't do college out there. I know of at least two others that do not umpire college ball that were there!

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by DaveASA/FED

You weren't the only one that doesn't do college out there. I know of at least two others that do not umpire college ball that were there!

I'm trying to figure out the relevance of whether the umpire works college ball or not.

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

I'm trying to figure out the relevance of whether the umpire works college ball or not.

ditto

[DaveASA/FED]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

I'm trying to figure out the relevance of whether the umpire works college ball or not.

As am I....just was clarifying that not all the umpires there umpired college there were a couple ASA/FED guys hiding there!

[Big Slick]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

I'm trying to figure out the relevance of whether the umpire works college ball or not.

There was a statement made about "holding zones." As was relayed by the staff, when all three umpires are "in" (meaning no umpire chased), there "is no holding zone" (the quotes here reflect an actual quote). Therefore, (as not demonstrated in the video) with no runners on or a runner on first: on a base hit, the PU trails the BR, then should take a position at third. No holding zone, just calling position.

NCAA mechanics allow the PU to utilize the holding zone in front of the circle for the same play.

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by Big Slick

There was a statement made about "holding zones." As was relayed by the staff, when all three umpires are "in" (meaning no umpire chased), there "is no holding zone" (the quotes here reflect an actual quote). Therefore, (as not demonstrated in the video) with no runners on or a runner on first: on a base hit, the PU trails the BR, then should take a position at third. No holding zone, just calling position.

NCAA mechanics allow the PU to utilize the holding zone in front of the circle for the same play.

What about the "route" getting there, through the RHB or left of catcher?

[Big Slick]

Originally Posted by CecilOne

What about the "route" getting there, through the RHB or left of catcher?

That's also an "NCAA thing" as it doesn't matter. I can assure you this plate umpire is getting on with age and has lost a step or two (but can cut quite the rug under the right circumstances). ASA's clarified position is not through any particular batter's box, just to the left of the catcher. If the catcher moves up the line, you could go through the RHBB.

[ronald]

Good not to be the lone wolf