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Originally posted by bellsjc
Tim, need to ask another 2 question. I usually work the heal/toe in the slot of course. I did a high quality varsity game a few weeks ago and decided to put a bit more distance between me and the catcher. For some reason it seemed like I had a much better view of the pitches that game. I assumed it was because of the modified GD approach. Last night, I had a low quality Babe Ruth game so I decided to give the GD stance a try. First, where in heavens name do you put your hands? I felt weary of placing them on my knees for fear of getting them smashed by an arrent pitch or foul. I know sandwiching my fingers between the ball and my shin gaurds would hurt far more than just getting hit by the ball. Secondly, I am only 5'5" tall or should I say 5'5" short. I couldn't get completely comfortable because I felt that I was standing to upright. I noticed also that I had a bit more difficulty with the pitches high in the strike zone. Using the heal/toe, my eyes were at the top of the strike zone. Using the GD my eyes were way up high. How do you adjust? Any suggestions?
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Not TEE, but only me.
Hands : Indicator is held loosely beside my knee with thumbs behind top of knee guards
Top of Zone : As with the low pitch moving up because you are working higher, the top of the zone will also go up. If you don't like where it moved, lower it. If you are an umpire that uses the bar to control upper strikes, tilt your head down. By widening your stance, your head will also go down. If you drop too far, you may lose the great view.
Trust your equipment.
mick
Awkward batters swinging at terrible pitches ... hurt!