[Rachel]

I place my eyes at the level of just below the armpit. If I track the ball down with my eyes, follow it through the plate, it is low enough.

I will give about 1/2 a ball outside (that means a ball and 1/2 to some I guess).

Inside, for good high school and college they need to get at least a part of the ball on the black. If the ball breaks and hits the back or front of the plate as it crosses that is a strike. For lower level I will give an inch off the plate.

I judge the knees as if part of the ball hits the top of the knee it is high enough.

I will say again though give the inside and outside corner at the knee. The hitters should be able to either hit the pitch or fight it off if they are a good hitter. That's what makes them good hitters.

You do however need to see the pitches so getting into the slot and setting (before the release) is very important.

This is what has worked for me and I have developed over 15 years of calling softball. I will post a photo of what I mean by seeing from the slot on the frapper site.