Thread: plate stance
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Old Wed May 26, 2004, 02:00pm
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What you describe as setting up behind the catcher's left shoulder (RH batter) is called "the slot" and is the preferred position for fast pitch. It gives the best overall view of the strike zone, but the low outside part of the zone does take some practice to get right when calling from the slot.
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