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I used to do the same thing (turn the head to make the call). Three years ago, I adopted the method of facing the pitcher and using the "hammer stroke" (used in calling outs on the runners) for signaling the strike. My called third strike is similar to that of Ed Rapuano (pulling the bow while facing the pitcher).
I did it your way for many years but more and more, I read about people who missed plays because they turned their heads. I never missed anything (lucky, I guess) but I tried the "new way" and I can tell you that it is much better facing forward than turning to either side.
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Ozzy
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