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Originally posted by Duke
WMB, Great idea focusing the discussion around the line-up card. Keeps non involved parties out of the "discussion".
I'll keep that one in the back of my mind for later use.
I will usually give the coach one, on a close one on the corner.
Coach: Where was that pitch?
Blue: Outside or Inside.
2nd time -
Coach: Where was that pitch?
Blue: Out of the strike zone.
Generally do not have a problem after that. Keep the strike zone "consistently acurate"
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If the umpire uses the slight nuances taught at the schools concerning pitch indicators, the coach should never have to ask that question. That is assuming the coach understands the game.
I will not respond to any coach's request for ball location. If the coach wants to know where it is, he can ask his catcher. Of course, the catcher will know where I thought the pitch was if she is paying attention.