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[Rick Vietti]

From what I heard at a clinic, I agree and will buy it for next year. [/B]

I believe you can get it online from the NCAA for free.

Here is a link.

http://www.ncaa.org/library/rules.html


Now on the subject of mechanics. ASA has definitely raised the uniformity in regards to mechanics. When I started in the 80's most of the mechanics were baseball oriented. This allowed a little more flair and individualism.

What I think has developed in the softball officiating ranks is that everyone wants the mechanics so standardized that umpires focus too much on that part of their game. When I hear the local UIC being more concerned that an individual did not get in the set position before making the call, rather than telling that individual he did a good job on the call, I get concerned on the focus of what we are supposed to be doing.