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Originally posted by Tim C
This past weekend at the 3 day Evans Clinic it was taught that a strike call is a personal selection. The only taboo is to NEVER turn to the side to make the call. ALWAYS keep shoulders square to the field and make "a" strike call.
Seems pretty simple to me. Can't wait for one of the six "all time" crew chime in.
But, of course, this is just my opinion.
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The NEVER turn thing is also just a suggestion and a very good one for an umpire that has poor timing. I have talked with Jim about this and he agreed that with proper timing this is not a bad or forbidden mechanic. I turn with no action and stay straight ahead with action. It takes good timing but it can be done with no problem.