Looking to older guys for help

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1) Were you working behind the plate? If so you might ask the coach when he comes out to argue "where do you want me stand to call this game by myself, behind the plate or behind the mound? If you think I missed that one I might get a better angle if I am working behind the mound."

Coaches are usually very tolerant when on base calls if you are working behind the plate by yourself.

2) Is almost balking anything like almost pregnant? See a balk, call a balk, especially a not coming set balk. The first inning is best, with a runner on 1B. Very little damage and pitcher learns. Wait till the 5th with a runner on 3B and you have a sh*thouse on your hands.