[mick]

Originally posted by gsf23
As a coach at the varisty level I have asked my catcher this before, usually out of frustration if I think the zone is inconsistent, which is not very often. The coach doesn't have the best angle on the field when it comes to balls and strikes and when I ask I am just trying to get an idea of the zone. I usually don't ask during the inning, but will talk to my catcher when she comes in, and make the adjustment, like setting up more on the plate if we aren't getting the outside pitch.

I have also told her to always agree with the umpire. If the ump says it was outside, then tell me it was outside, not I thought it was good but he said it was out. Another thing I tell her is to never turn and look at the ump when asking. Just keep looking straight ahead and ask.

But, then again, I am pretty easy going during games and have never had any problems with umpires.

gsf23,
I am not surprised that you have few problems.
mick