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Originally Posted by Al
I don't want to be running all over the field from the plate area...
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I only did one similar game, an adult slow pitch "coach's pitch". They got three pitches and I did not have to call balls and strikes.
My improvised mechanic started with me in the "A" position, thinking I would occupy the traditional base umpire position. Second pitch of the game was hit fast toward the third base line, and there I was in the "A" position having to call fair/foul.
I realized afterwards that I needed to be behind the plate, at least for that league. Since you probably won't get any screamers down the lines and if those foul lines are marked well, you might be able to call from behind the pitcher. I would not recommend it. If multiple runners, you probably need to be "outside looking in."