I mostly call 17u ball for Little League. There, I was taught that the kid has to offer. Meaning [for me] he has to attempt to track the ball with the bat in an attempt to hit it. Simply leaving it out over the plate is never offering for me. His intent is clear either way; he is either not trying to hit or by tracking the ball with the bat, he is trying to hit. I really don't care why he left the bat out over the plate.
Rats know this. I have not had any chirping when making this call either way. Not that I care what rats do in a game but I understand I get more chirping if I blow calls.
I'd wager three game payments that you get more chirping on this than I do.
