GIMNEPIWO wrote:Conference Tourny this past weekend ... Pitcher is called for being outside the lane ... Is that not an IP and a ball on the batter and all runners advance one base ?
Also, what if any, would be ( in NCAA ) the penalty for a pitcher erasing the lines ?
It is an Illegal Pitch
AFA erasing the lines:
2.15.3 A coach shall not intentionally remove any required lines on the field nor
intentionally cover the pitcher’s or home plate.
EFFECT—The umpire shall issue a warning to the offending coach.
Subsequent violation by the same individual shall result in
ejection.
2.15.4 A player shall not intentionally remove any lines on the field nor
intentionally cover the pitcher’s or home plate. A.R. 2.15.4: Deliberately
covering a line with infield material is considered removing the line.
EFFECT—A strike shall be called on the batter if the offense intentionally
violates the rule, and a ball shall be awarded to the batter if the
defense intentionally violates the rule.