Well I've been carded for 1 season now but I have been invloved with ball for most of my life ( 40 +). I consider myself a student of the game. Besides remembering all the rules the strike zone is no doubt the hardest to get a comfort level with. I have done all the levels 8 thru 18 and adults for a total of about 75 games this year. I have done so much reading books and forumns like this and this post has alot of good advice. When I am on the bases I pay close attention to the PU and see what is working for him and what causes abuse. I have also worked on a couple different stances and right now I am using the Gerry Davis stance. I don't have any real advice except be a sponge and watch the vetern umps and see whats causing the least amount of grief and work these things into your game.
I have attached a link to give a better visual of what IS the strike zone maybe it will help.
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http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehou...3d91df&ctyp=sm
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehou...557f5e&ctyp=sm
Mike