Talking Mechanics

[CecilOne]

Post above:
2 - I don't have catcher in my way if in proper slot with heel-toe, unless she shifts into slot.

I didn't see any reference to that in the article. Jay said that sometimes the batter may initially restrict the umpire's view, but his/her view will open up when the batter gets into her hitting-position crouch.
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He said something about looking through the catcher if chin below her helmet.
My point is in the proper heel-toe, fully in slot; I barely see the catcher let alone look "through" her.

[Skahtboi]

I'll be honest. Years ago I learned that I call a more consistent strike zone by setting up exactly the same on every batter. My head drops no lower than the extended throat protector on my mask being about the height of the catcher's helmet. I look down and into the strike zone, rather than framing myself with it.

Sort of the philosophy of the Gerry Davis stance applied to the heel/toe stance. Mentally, my strike zone adjusts with each batter, yet physically I remain the same. I realize that this is not for everyone, but it seems to work well for me.

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by CecilOne

Post above:
2 - I don't have catcher in my way if in proper slot with heel-toe, unless she shifts into slot.

I didn't see any reference to that in the article. Jay said that sometimes the batter may initially restrict the umpire's view, but his/her view will open up when the batter gets into her hitting-position crouch.
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He said something about looking through the catcher if chin below her helmet.
My point is in the proper heel-toe, fully in slot; I barely see the catcher let alone look "through" her.

I experimented with the chin-to-helmet today and could not see all of the zone; especially as the batters height varied and the catcher came up for a high pitch or runner.