PU - Slot Positioning

[yawetag]

Originally Posted by JPaco54

UP and back - it seems like I won't be able to see the plate? But, I will give it a try. Thank you!

I'm guessing that the reasoning for moving back is to give more clearance for foul balls and bad pitches.

[johnnyg08]

it might be to keep your head height the same too.

[UmpTTS43]

Up and back is good, however, you must be able to track the ball to the mitt. What I do now is go up over the catcher and slow my timing down. Once you slow down your timing and track the pitch all the way in you should be able to get all the strikes.

[cc6]

Originally Posted by UmpTTS43

Up and back is good, however, you must be able to track the ball to the mitt. What I do now is go up over the catcher and slow my timing down. Once you slow down your timing and track the pitch all the way in you should be able to get all the strikes.

Shouldn't you always track the ball into the mitt?

[ozzy6900]

Siiiiiiigh!

When the batter is crowding and F2 moves to the inside, the reason you move up is to gain a view of the slot. the reason you move back it to open the field of vision so the pitch doesn't "explode" on you. You will not be able to track the ball to the mitt because F2 has cut you off. That is not a problem because you moved up in the stance (vertically) and that allows you to see the ball crossing through the strike zone but you will loose the last few inches of the pitch.

if anyone wishes to argue this point, I suggest you find the grave of the Late John McSherry and argue with him on this. Better yet, watch his video and learn a few things. Behind the Plate With John McSherry

You never, never cross to the side opposite the batter. You do not get a proper view of the pitch and it is dangerous to your well being.

[JPaco54]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

Siiiiiiigh!

When the batter is crowding and F2 moves to the inside, the reason you move up is to gain a view of the slot. the reason you move back it to open the field of vision so the pitch doesn't "explode" on you. You will not be able to track the ball to the mitt because F2 has cut you off. That is not a problem because you moved up in the stance (vertically) and that allows you to see the ball crossing through the strike zone but you will loose the last few inches of the pitch.

if anyone wishes to argue this point, I suggest you find the grave of the Late John McSherry and argue with him on this. Better yet, watch his video and learn a few things. Behind the Plate With John McSherry

You never, never cross to the side opposite the batter. You do not get a proper view of the pitch and it is dangerous to your well being.

ozzy and others - thanks for the input, very helpful.

[tballump]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

You never, never cross to the side opposite the batter. You do not get a proper view of the pitch and it is dangerous to your well being.

Just ask Gregg Bonin-This was after he was hit with the bat earlier in the year but had recovered and was not experiencing any headaches any more when

"I went to the outside shoulder for one pitch," Bonin says of a practice umpires no longer use. "Cordero took a hack at that inside pitch. I barely remember."

The foul tip knocked off Bonin's mask as it hit him on the chin. Marlins manager John Boles said Bonin "was out before he hit the ground." He was carried off on a stretcher and taken to a hospital.

[UMP25]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

Siiiiiiigh!

...but you will loose the last few inches of the pitch.

Just wondering when one would tighten the last few inches of the pitch.

Originally Posted by tballump

The foul tip knocked off Bonin's mask...

OK, how long till someone posts that...

[justanotherblue]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

Siiiiiiigh!

if anyone wishes to argue this point, I suggest you find the grave of the Late John McSherry and argue with him on this. Better yet, watch his video and learn a few things. Behind the Plate With John McSherry

You never, never cross to the side opposite the batter. You do not get a proper view of the pitch and it is dangerous to your well being.

No need to disturb him, simply ask Evans or, any MiLB or either academy grad and your get the same answer.