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College showcase tournament: Last weekend, one of my teams was 50% right-handed slapper/drag bunt hitters. They started in the back of the RH box and crowded the plate. Combined with a pitcher that liked throwing inside, I could not get comfortable behind the dish.

I ended up setting up higher and closer to the catcher than usual and stayed in the slot as best I could. (This is what I was taught years ago. Not sure if this is universal or ASA being ASA.) I was not happy with the consistency of my zone, and I lost my feel for both low strikes and the outside corner. I also had trouble picking up the pitch off the pitcher's hand.

I've been away from the game for 2+ years due to family commitments. Nowadays, what is the preferred mechanic in this case? Does it depend on which alphabet you're working for on a given game?