Umpire putting Batter/Runner in jeopardy?

[Skahtboi]

Originally posted by Justme
Guess I'm going to get 'slamned' too.

When I'm working a HS softball game and I see the ball hit the ground or get past F2 on a check swing (when there are 2 strikes) I do not change the call from a ball to a strike when asked. Sometimes changing the call causes more problems than it solves. My partner doesn't have to use a secret code, I just don't change the ball call.

You don't change the ball call, even if you clearly see the batter offer at the pitch??? Do you ever worry what that might do to your integrity when the coaches figure out that you don't want to make the tough call?

I don't understand why this is so difficult. If you feel the batter went for the pitch, why not call it? Especially in the higher levels of ball, such as HS and college, where the players and coaches know the risks.