what is your strike zone?

[bad ump 2001]

ya it dependz on what age group im donin if itz 9/10 minor i call top letter 2 middle shinz and 6 inchez outside and 4 inchez inside 11/12 minor letterz 2 kneez 4 inchez outside and 3 inchez inside any high caliber ball lik tha major level i do bottom letterz 2 middle kneez 2 inchez outside nothing inside but i hav a libral black inside zone junior house i give letterz 2 kneez 3 inchez off each corner and travel junior i give nothing off tha cornerz and im strict letterz and kneez that wont help much but if ne 1 wantz 2 take my advice on tha strike zone thx (haha ur insane)

[Jim Porter]

Originally posted by bad ump 2001
ya it dependz on what age group im donin if itz 9/10 minor i call top letter 2 middle shinz and 6 inchez outside and 4 inchez inside 11/12 minor letterz 2 kneez 4 inchez outside and 3 inchez inside any high caliber ball lik tha major level i do bottom letterz 2 middle kneez 2 inchez outside nothing inside but i hav a libral black inside zone junior house i give letterz 2 kneez 3 inchez off each corner and travel junior i give nothing off tha cornerz and im strict letterz and kneez that wont help much but if ne 1 wantz 2 take my advice on tha strike zone thx (haha ur insane)

OH NO!

It's not just bad ump - it's the new and improved version of bad ump. It's, it's - bad ump 2001!

Run for the hills!

*grin*

[whiskers_ump]

Originally posted by bad ump 2001
ya it dependz on what age group im donin if itz 9/10 minor i call top letter 2 middle shinz and 6 inchez outside and 4 inchez inside 11/12 minor letterz 2 kneez 4 inchez outside and 3 inchez inside any high caliber ball lik tha major level i do bottom letterz 2 middle kneez 2 inchez outside nothing inside but i hav a libral black inside zone junior house i give letterz 2 kneez 3 inchez off each corner and travel junior i give nothing off tha cornerz and im strict letterz and kneez that wont help much but if ne 1 wantz 2 take my advice on tha strike zone thx (haha ur insane)

How you finger all hat outs, In bewix ZZZZZZZZ's

[Patrick Szalapski]

I have been working on expanding my zone for the last four years. In my fourth high school game this year (a JV game), I overheard the coach in the dugout in the second inning, "OK, guys, this ump's got a big zone, so go out there swinging." I immediately smiled and was "in a zone" for the rest of the game. I had three illegal pitch calls and an ejection for malicious contact, but it was one of my best games I've ever called. On the way out, the other coach (the one whose player was ejected) commented to me, "Thanks, you call a good game, blue."

Finding a consistent, big zone that is accepted at your level and close enough to the rulebook is one of the greatest challenges in umpiring. When you find one that's "pretty good", you'll be happier than a clam.

P-Sz

[Gre144]

Finding a consistent, big zone that is accepted at your level and close enough to the rulebook is one of the greatest challenges in umpiring. When you find one that's "pretty good", you'll be happier than a clam.

P-Sz [/B][/QUOTE]

I agree with your statement 100%.

[Gre144]

Originally posted by bluezebra
Don't widen your zone to where the batters can't reach the ball.

Bob

I have a pretty wide strike zone. The coach, in this legion A game, began to complain about it. I got a little upset and decided to expand the zone even further. At the end of the game he said, "great job Blue." The moral of the story is: be consistent, make sure the guys are swinging and keep the game moving along.

Greg

[Edited by Gre144 on Jul 12th, 2001 at 04:12 PM]

[GarthB]

If you believe a coach when he's being positive then you also have to believe him when he's being negative. You can't be selective when you start believing coaches.

Personally, I pay no attention to a coach's analysis of my performance, either way. My partners and the association's evaluators are better equipped to give me an unbiased opinon.

GB


Patrick wrote:
"On the way out, the other coach (the one whose player was ejected) commented to me, "Thanks, you call a good game, blue."


[Edited by GarthB on Jul 13th, 2001 at 01:03 PM]

[DJWickham]

Some suggestions:

1. Keep your head still and watch the ball leave the pitcher's hand all the way until it reaches the catcher's glove.

2. Think "strike." It is a strike until you conclude that it is not a strike.


3. Coaches and parents only see the height of the ball. They can't tell if a ball was 6 inches or 1/2 inch inside or outside. They do see the shoelace and head high calls.

4. Good coaches can teach their players how to adjust to your strike zone, if they can figure it out.

6. Try the old American League "Box" stance, directly over the catcher. As you gain experience, you likely will move to the "slot," where most pros set up. But, the box will give you the best view of the corners.

[Patrick Szalapski]

Originally posted by GarthB
If you believe a coach when he's being positive then you also have to believe him when he's being negative. You can't be selective when you start believing coaches.

Personally, I pay no attention to coach's analysis of my performance, either way. My partners and the association's evaluators are better equipped to give me an unbias opinon.

Good comment, Garth, this is certainly true. It is important to leave the true evaluations to our peers. To hear a compliment from a coach is little more than nice, yet much appreciated.

P-Sz