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SLOT
I think Tim makes an important point... SLOT.
The slot is that width between the batter and the inside edge of the plate. The umpire should put his head somewhere in that width and place it appropriately for the best view - pitcher's release point, outside edge of the plate, up and down on the batter, etc. The umpire is not relegated to place his nose directly straight back from the inside edge.
After all, the umpire is not doing that for the top of the zone (in the GD stance) or obviously any other edge of the zone.
Place your head somewhere within the width of the slot where you get the best view.
P.S. Sometimes, with a batter that is squeezing the plate, I've found the best position is slightly inside the width of the plate. Wow, that's heretical! Nobody really cares where you put your head, as long as you have the best view of the strike zone.
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