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I believe it is much more professional to say the book definition and then for good game management say " you were reacting to pitches that were [inside, outside, ...] whatever applies.
Similar last night, 3rd base coach claiming other pitcher was not joining hands. I explained that she was doing so all the way over by her left hip where he couldn't see it. He said "does that mean you are watching?" and I said yes. No more comments.
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Officiating takes more than OJT.
It's not our jobs to invent rulings to fit our personal idea of what should and should not be.
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