Most umpires that I evaluate - calling low pitches is a symptom of calling pitches too quickly. Forcing them to slow down usually helps or even cures the problem. Try slowing down. Consciously think to yourself, AFTER your initial instinct... "Was that ball a strike" --- and then call it out loud.
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