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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
Well, I don't see being "locked in" as a good thing for any umpire. The strike zone consistantly changes as does the catcher's positioning.
There is no problem with moving one's head to track the ball. Worked well for me 40 years ago when I started doing baseball and still does in softball. Turning or moving the upper body would be another story.
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Do you really don't think that not being 'locked in' prior to the pitch is a good thing? An umpire should be locked in and not moving at the time of the pitch.
I have never heard anyone say that it's okay to move your head when tracking the ball. Keep your head still and track the ball with your eyes is what I have always been told. If this is a softball thing I'll have to admit that I have very little experience but I do not see why it would be different than baseball.
Those of us who work the GD stance (properly) have no problem with the strike zone, regardless of the size of the batter or where F2 sets up. I have no problem with any portion of the zone, high/low or in/out. I have brought my GD stance with me as a fill-in HS softball umpire this season and while some comments have been made as to where I'm setting up no complaints have come from coaches or evaluators as to my strike zone and my consistency.
Of course in HS/college/adult baseball I see more and more umpires using the GD stance. But that’s a story for another forum
