Calling Balls

[PeteBooth]

Originally posted by sportsannouncing

The only objection I've ever had to calling the location of balls (high, low, etc.) was from other umpires. I'm curious to know why that is and what other's thoughts are.

A pitch is either a ball or a strike - PERIOD. No rule says we have to give location. In fact I was taught like most others NOT to give location.

Now I admit, I will tell a coach or F2 a response ONCE Maybe twice, when He says "Hey Blue where was that" but that's it.

Bottom Line do not give location.

Pete Booth