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PU - Slot Positioning
I searched some old posts but didn't find answer to this...Last weekend I was PU and the problem I had was covering the inside slot when the batter was tight up on the plate, squeezing the inside corner and the catcher shifted to the batter's side to close the inside slot. I had no visibility, so I moved over slightly and over the catchers head. Did not feel comfortable there but was able to see the plate. I did see an NCAA PU last weekend on TV in the same situation that moved over to position his head over the catcher then once or twice he moved to the outside corner. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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Call Strikes
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If you cross to the outside, go low for safety. Caution: Accepting an outside risk to make the right call is not wise. Use all options first. If you line up over the catcher, expand your strike zone {w/in reason} to maintain original zone. For example, if one works directly behind the plate, then one would have a perfect strike zone. Umpires working in the slot position make adjustments to refine that strike zone. So when changing position, adjustments are necessary to keep that strike zone. If you move at all, try to maintain the same height. Umpires should not worry much about seeing or not seeing the plate. Get comfortable and make the call you normally make 8 out of 10 times. As you gain experience, make the call you normally make 9 out of 10 times Accept the fact your new strike zone perception has been compromised. Call strikes {w/in reason} and keep the game moving.
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SAump Last edited by SAump; Wed Apr 15, 2009 at 07:19pm. |
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I'm guessing that the reasoning for moving back is to give more clearance for foul balls and bad pitches.
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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.
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Shouldn't you always track the ball into the mitt?
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