[teebob21]

I worked Men's FP this past weekend for the first time in years. Not only that, but it was 3-man with two good partners. What a lot of fun. This was my first time working NAFA, so I had no idea what to expect.

Observations:
White balls look tiny after tracking optic yellow pitches forever.
I'm glad one of my spring-ball college partners helped me stay in the slot better after I changed my plate stance this year: I avoided at least 2 concussions from foul tips.
Wood bat would make for a very interesting NCAA women's game, although a blowout would be a 3-0 game with 57 bunts and a 2-RBI double.
The game needs more men's FP teams: only 5 showed up.
It was strange to hear F-bombs on the field and not see anyone get tossed.
3-man is awesome.

Although no one said anything, I feel like I struggled a little with the bottom of my zone, though. I had some big dude catchers so I was forced to set up a little high, and that may have been it. Any tips for a more consistent low-zone when it's coming in with serious heat? (EDIT) For example, any tips on using a visual cue from a batter's knees to draw that invisible line out over the plate? I felt like my low peripheral vision narrowed as I focused on the pitches. This may be what people mean by a ball "exploding" on them as it gets to the zone.