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Old Tue Jan 16, 2007, 08:28pm
Dave Hensley Dave Hensley is offline
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Originally Posted by uxley11
has anyone tried this in little league? I don't know if I should work basically on the knee for 9 year olds. In other words in this stance recommended for 9-12 year olds. I don't really care about getting hit at the age level I do. I just want to be in a stance that I can call strikes as consistently as possible. Thanks
There is a common assumption among many youth umpires that you have to figure out a way to get down low on the kids' level. It simply isn't so. The Gerry Davis stance gives you a great, consistent look at the strikezone every pitch. It will save your knees, too, as a side benefit.