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You can get a lot of real cheap plate practice by working out in front of a full length mirror at home. Practice getting set into position, track the ball with your eyes, and then make the call. You can put two tennis balls on the floor in front of you about 3 feet, one on inside, one on outside, then practice looking down at them without moving your head. Practice timing, say "bam" silently to simulate the ball hitting the mitt, then pause and make your ball or strike call (practice more strikes than balls). Practice your third strike call, so you do the same thing consistently every time without thinking. Then practice safes and outs in front of the same mirror as if you were working bases.
Sign up for as many pre-season scrimmages you can and work as many innings as you can.
If there are any college games in your area go watch one or more, but don't watch the game, watch the umpires. Good luck!
[Edited by DG on Mar 14th, 2005 at 08:16 PM]
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