I've sat on the bucket many times for my DD in these camps. They are evaluating her pitching, not my catching. (Although, having a glove that has a really loud pop helps...)
Just because you find the behavior underhand, doesn’t make it illegal. The USSSA rule you’re referring to doesn’t state relaying information to the dugout at all. It does extensively list many behaviors that would be “conduct unbecoming or abusive”, but it doesn’t list giving information to...
I understand your view, but it isn't supported by those two quoted rules. They don't say anything about information being relayed to the dugout, just that the coaches/players have to be on the field or dugout.
I think what we're talking about is more about softball etiquette or politeness...
Instead of pitch location/movement, how about pitch speed via radar during intra-inning warmup? Still illegal, or only pitch location during the inning?
We just had a very similar situation. Foul ball was caught by 1st base, batter out, then runner on 3rd runs in home. Safe and run counts! I complained to the Ump, but he said that since the foul ball was caught, not dropped, it was still live.
Sorry beforehand if this is a really obvious question! If a ball is caught in foul territory (batter is out), is it still live and anyone on base can tag up and take off?
Does anyone have a recommendation for a catcher's mitt that has the loudest pop? I would like to use it for a positive reenforcement for my pitching daughter.
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