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Fri Jul 07, 2006, 08:16am
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I'm surprised Nick didn't mention that a HSM prevents these types of problems.
 Seriously -- if you're not used to working 9 inning games, the last two innings can be tough. 
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Fri Jul 07, 2006, 10:10am
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I would say "timing", but not in quite the way you would think.
What usually happens is you start making your decision BEFORE the ball hits the glove. Just get back to good plate mechanics. Track the ball all the way to the glove, decide if it is a ball or strike, then make the call. Trust me, it will work wonders.
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Fri Jul 07, 2006, 12:29pm
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thanks
thanks for the tips; in retrospect, I didn't do anything "physically" different in terms of timing, but I can definitely see that my "mental" mechanics changed in the last couple of innings, ie: was making up my mind before the pitch hit the glove - thanks for your feedback
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Fri Jul 07, 2006, 06:55pm
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Oh yeah...And if all else fails, switch to a BUH (Baseball Umpire's Helmet). Formally known as HSM (Hockey Style Helmet), which is different.
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Have Great Games ! Nick
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Fri Jul 07, 2006, 08:58pm
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Those Last Few Calls
The mind begins to wonder as mental sharpness may subconsciously change near closing time. If it wasn't timing, and it wasn't a lack of concentration, then it may well have been an "optical illusion" or one of millions of other possible factors (lighting, hunger, warmth, etc.).
 Success or failure is a very personal matter. The good news is that you now recognized some of the symptoms. You have probably already heard the jokes about all the pretty chicks left in the single bar near closing time. The only drawback is the mental hangover and/or mental guilt-trip left afterwards. Don't over analyze things the next morning. You'll quickly get over it with more experience. 
Last edited by SAump; Fri Jul 07, 2006 at 09:03pm.
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