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Jay R,
As my fellow umpires have said so far, watch the major league blue. The only thing I CAUTION you on is this, do not move your head up or down to follow the pitch to its landing point. Whether you work the scissors, or you work the box/slot position, as the pitcher goes into his delivery have your body completely set still, with your eyes at the very top of the strike zone. See the pitch, take the extra second to confirm it in your mind, and then announce your call accordingly.
When I work the plate, once I confirm the pitch in my mind, and make the call. When I call a strike, I come up out of my slot position, 1. I point to my right using my right hand when I call strikes.
Good Luck with your season and I hope this information helps you out.
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