Old English, from Latin LÅ«cifer, light-bearer, from lÅ«x light + ferre to bear. Word Origin and History for Lucifer. Old English Lucifer Satan, also morning star, from Latin Lucifer morning star, literally light-bringing, from lux (genitive lucis) light (see light (n.)) + ferre carry (see infer).
The pitcher's mound requires the most attention on your field. A properly built and maintained mound will help prevent injuries to your pitcher and will give you a home field advantage. The mound for high school through major league is a circle that is 18 feet in diameter and 10 inches higher than home plate. See Basic Mound Specifications section for diagram.
6. Slope the mound. The slope from the pitching rubber should begin 6 inches (152.4 mm) in front of the rubber, and slope toward home plate 1 inch (25.4 mm) for every foot (0.3 meters).ituate the bricks in the pitcher's landing area, which is the approximate spot where the pitcher's legs land after throwing a pitch. The pitcher's landing area is the most stressed area of the mound. Burying clay bricks will provide durability to your mound and reduce the need for frequent maintenance.