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Originally Posted by EsqUmp
Any thoughts on the NCAA's decision to prohibit the use of the scissors?
The two justifications where (1) inaccurate/inconsistent strike zone and (2) umpires setting up where their heads where in a dangerous position (leading to more injuries).
I wonder if many who were observed working the scissors would have these problems regardless of their stance.
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Where in the world are the umpires' heads when they use the scissors that it would increase injuries? Aren't they still in the slot? I'm confused. I don't ever see the scissors anymore since I moved over from baseball, and I really never paid attention during the WCWS.
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Tue Jul 29, 2014, 12:47pm
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