CWS - Plate Ump @ Vandy v. Florida

[chuckfan1]

I resisted doing this when the mechanic first started being used. I too felt it was not necessary. But after talking to some who worked higher levels than I do, (D1 around here, Big West, the Pac, etc) they almost all do it. And they subscribe to the theory of not doing it if they have the pitch high or low. Only inside or outside on a close pitch.

"Ball.. thats out"... etc...and a turn of the head....

I have found that doing that on occasion, does work in keeping coaches from asking about certain pitches. It may not work for everyone, but Ive noticed it works to the positive far more than the negative.
And this to me is one of those things like the indicator. So what if someone does or doesnt use one, it doesnt make them better if they dont, or using a crutch if they do. Both are a tool to use...