Greg Gibson(Cards/Padres finale)

[PeteBooth]

Originally Posted by Carbide Keyman

Greg Gibson kept a running commentary throughout the game as to the where each pitch was(i.e. "No, that's low, "That's out", "That's in", etc.).

Also, on HBP, said "that got him".

In previous discussions on this forum, these particular "mechanics" were frowned upon by we non-professionals.

Comments ?

There are many things that are "taught", but IMO they are simply gudielines which work in most instances.

Perhaps by calling the pitches the way Greg does helps him with is timing. In other words he is comfortable with that mechanic.

IMO, the main point about NOT giving location especially in the amateur game is

1. We are not going to do it all game long
and

2. We are human and it's inevitable that we will call 2 close pitches in the opposite manner. Then we have to hear "Hey Blue you said that pitch was high last time and now it's a strike".

I'm with TEE in that I will give location on a close pitch once in awhile but not all game long.

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