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Originally Posted by tribefan1952
I'm not trying to make excuses but, jumping back and forth (baseball/softball) probably isn't the best way to develop a consistent strike zone.
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I'm in my second year of working HS softballl (second year of working any level of softball). I have worked baseball for many years. I work both now (baseball at a HS level and higher, softball only HS level).
As far as calling balls/strikes I have not found it difficult to work back and forth between the two sports. You'll see different types of pitches and ball movement but if you track the ball properly and not be in a hurry to call the pitch you should not have a problem.
In order to learn as much as I could as quickly as possible I have worked with a lot of really good softball officials and have asked them to "please" let me know what my mistakes are (I have "picked" their brains). I have also attended every clinic that I could in order to increase my skill level. You might want to try that. Good luck!