If you watch the pitcher's pivot foot it is technically an illegal pitch as he does not maintain contact with the pitching zone while in possession of the ball, but there does appear to be enough arc on the pitch. However, when needing to make that call quickly enough to be fair to the batter, some of those iffy illegal pitches will creep in. It's the mechanic itself that is nice to see in action, and I thank you for these videos.
@NCASAUmp Yes, that would be a pretty gutsy (or stupid) call to make if you were to determine the foot was out of the pitching zone as the pitch was being released. No biggie though, I'm just glad to see some videos of ASA umpires in action. SPN umpire here and it's not always easy to explain things as we train so video is great.
@alcoraces In ASA, there is no "pitching zone" in slow pitch (other than senior slow pitch). You must start with one foot on the pitcher's plate, and it must remain in contact with the pitcher's plate until the pitch is released.
The important takeaways from this video are:
A) The call is made "down" from the set position.
B) The call is both verbalized and signaled as soon as the infraction is determined.
how is this illegal
chrisstevensjunior 3 months ago
@chrisstevensjunior Apparently, you didn't bother to read my comments.
I don't recall why this was illegal. This game was over 2 years ago (didn't post it until months after the game). I really don't remember.
But it doesn't matter. That's how you call an IP.
NCASAUmp 3 months ago
@NCASAUmp lol wow
chrisstevensjunior 3 months ago
@chrisstevensjunior Hey, you asked the question when half my comments here say, "I don't remember why it was illegal."
NCASAUmp 3 months ago
@NCASAUmp xD
chrisstevensjunior 3 months ago
@NCASAUmp To your benefit, it looks flat. :)
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If you watch the pitcher's pivot foot it is technically an illegal pitch as he does not maintain contact with the pitching zone while in possession of the ball, but there does appear to be enough arc on the pitch. However, when needing to make that call quickly enough to be fair to the batter, some of those iffy illegal pitches will creep in. It's the mechanic itself that is nice to see in action, and I thank you for these videos.
alcoraces 7 months ago
@alcoraces I don't recall why the pitch was illegal, but I don't remember it having to do with his foot.
As far as ASA is concerned, if the pitcher raises his foot off the pitcher's plate as he's releasing the pitch, there is no infraction.
NCASAUmp 7 months ago
@NCASAUmp Yes, that would be a pretty gutsy (or stupid) call to make if you were to determine the foot was out of the pitching zone as the pitch was being released. No biggie though, I'm just glad to see some videos of ASA umpires in action. SPN umpire here and it's not always easy to explain things as we train so video is great.
alcoraces 7 months ago
@alcoraces In ASA, there is no "pitching zone" in slow pitch (other than senior slow pitch). You must start with one foot on the pitcher's plate, and it must remain in contact with the pitcher's plate until the pitch is released.
The important takeaways from this video are:
A) The call is made "down" from the set position.
B) The call is both verbalized and signaled as soon as the infraction is determined.
NCASAUmp 3 months ago
@mr0zip0 You only need to say it loudly enough for the batter and catcher to hear it. The signal is for everyone else.
NCASAUmp 8 months ago
@mr0zip0 You may not be able to hear it, but I do verbally call "illegal."
NCASAUmp 8 months ago
I forget why it was illegal. The pitcher could have done something prior to the video, or he may not have been in contact with the pitcher's plate.
This video was actually from a couple of years ago, so my memory's a bit hazy on this particular game.
NCASAUmp 8 months ago
looked 6 feet to me
hayjamawas 8 months ago
Not enough arc?
oldaardvark 1 year ago