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