Timing is everything

[CajunNewBlue]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

Well, I don't verbalize "ball" that loudly. Loud enough for the batter and catcher to hear it clearly, and probably loud enough for the pitcher and BU to hear it as well.

However, when I call "strike," it's most certainly heard well into the outfield and beyond. If my BU can't figure it out, then BU has more issues than just keeping track of the count.

Thats one way to keep the right fielder in the game

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by CajunNewBlue

Thats one way to keep the right fielder in the game

Well, I'll admit that it started as overcompensation for being a young umpire (started at age 15). Back then, I felt that a loud voice would show confidence and possibly keep coaches off my back. I was dead wrong.

Since then, I've toned it down A LOT, reserving the loud voice for only selling safe/out calls, and called strikes.