When I first responded to this thread, I qualified that statement by saying, "Assuming you lock in at the same head height each time, backing up will not help you see more of the plate." That is what I was referring to.
I think part of why the Davis stance may not be as effective for me is because I am 1) 5'10" and 2) I have a long torso and short legs. Because my knees are low to the ground, putting my hands on them doesn't make me sit up very high. For a taller person, with longer legs, the Davis stance probably puts less stress on the back and sits them up higher.
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Originally posted by GarthB
"It is physically impossible to see the actual plate better if one moves back from the catcher. This is simple physics."
You appear to be missing half the equation in your physics. In the GD stance, the umpire moves back and up.
I used the GD stance for a season and had a great view of the plate, and as Carl stated, the dirt behind the plate. I switched back to heel-toe/heel-toe (actually heel-toe/heel-instep) after attending Evans' Desert Classic and feeling more comfortable with it. Nevertheless, I understand the propopents of the GD stance and can personally attest to the accuracy of their claims.
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