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A) While I do keep track to some degree of the 10 seconds, I find myself watching the 20 seconds between pitches more and that is what most coaches look for or tend to comment on. The time I go down into my set position behind the plate is indeed when the pitcher starts her movement. This is also the time most base umpires will go down (when baserunners are on) because they will take the clue from the plate umpire. B)Everyone differs with when to give the count, I'll always give it after base runners have moved bases (stealing, passed balls, ect.,) and when we have a full count, I'll also ask the catcher before the game when she might like it. This is a good way I've found to introduce myself to the catcher and start a good working relationship. C)If you think it's tough with these masks wait till someone approves the "hockey style" masks. And you know it's coming. D) Don't have a answer for this one. E) Clickers are like the mouse trap, we are always looking for a better design. My question is why don't the clickers have a push down type set-up vs the wheel style they have now ??
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