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This has more to do with what is "accepted" in different areas.
Here in the Southern areas of the state, coaches want and expect a low strike to be called. The pitch below the knees this is. Up in the northern part of the state, that pitch is a taboo for a strike. One very respected umpire from the north says "we give them what they want." Its always a problem come state tournament time (this week as I type) when the northern teams play the southern teams with different umpires. I believe in calling "your" zone no matter what, but obviously some respected and VERY successful umpries disagree. Thoughts?
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