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Old Thu Dec 22, 2005, 12:23pm
rharrell rharrell is offline
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After coaching for several years, I learned that every umpire has a sweet spot - be it outside, inside, high or low. That's not really a bad thing, a good pitcher will find it and take advantage.

This was my first year umpiring and I had a real problem with the flat low strike at the knees. Because I realize what a tough pitch it is to throw, had a tendency to give it when it wasn't there.

What was really amazing is how fast you get a reputation for "'calling low", "calling high", etc.

Like the videotape suggestion, good way to look at yourself objectively, plus you can hit the mute when the whining starts.
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