Overview The 2021 CCA Manual has undergone some major changes from the 2020 manual. This article will cover most of the changes, but you are strongly encouraged to read the Manual in detail, especially the all-new sections. The 2021 CCSUA Annual Meeting – Mechanics Presentation is also available to view. You can locate it by selecting the Training Information button
Major Mechanics Differences for College vs Other codes
Signals Game signals Fair/foul calls College umpires do not signal obvious foul balls:• Ball hit straight back to the backstop.• Balls hit over the back or sides of the backstop.• Obvious foul balls down the lines. College umpires must signal fair or foul when balls are hit close to the lines. • The status of the ball may be obvious
Additions and Corrections to 2020 CCA Manual
There were a number of changes to college mechanics for the 2020 season which did not appear in the 2020 CCA Manual. These changes were presented at different meetings conducted by the SUP Staff with Conference Coordinators and at the 2020 NCAA Softball Umpire Clinics, or by posts to the SUP Central Hub. Additions Here are the changes, with the