See Me Umpire

[David Emerling]

Originally Posted by canadaump6

I've got a video up of me making some calls behind the plate. I'd like to get as much feedback as possible. A few questions:

1) Should I say "one ball, one strike" when giving the count or "one and one"? Is either okay?
2) Should I be quieter on my "ball" calls?
3) Was I working far enough from the catcher?
4) How was the timing?
5) How was my use of the eyes?

Here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vztdbMGo8CQ

It looks good to me, although it seems you set up rather far from the catcher, laterally. If a right-handed batter were at bat, it seems you would almost be standing behind the batter as opposed in the slot. But that's hard to gage without an actual batter.

I think you look good!

David Emerling
Memphis, TN

[RPatrino]

Fitty, I normally don't read your posts, but occasionally will see one of your replies in someone elses posts.

Please clarify for me your comment, "can't get low enough to get protect from F2". My assumption is that you using sarcasm as a form of humor?