Behind the pitcher redux

[outathm]

Last night I was pulled off of the field to work the neighboring field by myself. As the game was already 15 minutes late both coaches agreed that I could work from behind the mound. It was a 10U game and both pitchers were throwing in the low 60s . I had one coach come to me between innings and ask about my zone. I just looked at him like he was crazy. This was the first and LAST time for me working behind the pitcher. In a game where you need to hunt for a strike, this is not the place to be, and in a game where the pitchers are actually hitting corners I can not even begin to imagine working from this spot.

[JEL]

10U, Low 60's???? Wow!

Actually the best place to see the whole zone is from the third base coaches box, with first base dugout a close second. Right field fenceline about 30' beyond the base (in the smoking area) is a good one also!

I agree with you, it is hard to see from behind the pitcher's plate, unless of course you ARE the pitcher!

[scottk_61]

Low 60's?
I think you need a new radar gun!

In the situation you describe, maybe working behind the pitcher is ok if you don't readily have your equipment available. I have done the same in the past.

Ideally, you wouldn't have to work from behind the pitcher.

Sorry, but I will never believe a kid that young is throwing that hard.

[Dakota]

You guys aren't into humor, are you.

Notice the smilie? Ahhh, there it is. Guess what it means? ("smile" is part of the name, ya know!)

[outathm]

Thank you Dakota. I was making a laughing reference to the first Behind the Pitcher thread. I'm sorry my humor was too subtle for some of the readers.

Obviously no 10u comes close to 60 let alone 50 and these girls have their pitches bounce off glass if they throw at max speed.