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2009 NCAA rule interpretations from:
Dee Abrahamson - NCAA Secretary-Rules Editor
as copied to Kathy Strahm - NCAA National Coordinator of Umpires
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| 10-2-08 |
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I've had several inquiries from coaches, during the fall regarding the Pitcher's Lane. The wording under rationale 'to be considered inside the pitcher's lane, the pitcher shall not have any part of her foot in contact with the ground completely outside of any part of the line that defines the pitcher's lane'. What this says to me is no part of the foot can be outside the outer edge of the line period. (i.e. If the heel of the foot is on the line, but the ball of the foot is outside its an illegal pitch. Is this correct?
If I'm reading this right, it would seem to be inconsistent with the previous pitching rule regarding the step/stride forward or the way we treat the batter's box lines (except if the foot is also on home plate) |
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You are probably looking at one of the original draft documents. The wording is that she cannot have her entire foot on the ground and outside the line. I am trying to get all the old editions out of circulation so pass the correct wording along if you can. |
| 9-21-08 |
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During today’s contest, we discussed the new rule for the upcoming season concerning a requested time out by the catcher. The fact that base runners are no longer allowed to vacate the vicinity of their bases is addressed. However, the batter is not mentioned in this new rule. My question is that since, by definition, the batter is not a base runner, is she exempt from this rule? Please advise. |
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The rule was written for the base runners because they were the ones who ran across the infield and then delayed the game returning to their bases after the pitcher and catcher were done. The thought was there was not the same issue with the batter since she is already "on the clock" so to speak. If the batter proves to be problematic, let us know and we'll entertain a proposal to add her into the rule in next year's book. |
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