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how to address flawed strike zone and HPU positioning ?
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It was obvious while coaching in person at a little league game yesterday, and again on video afterward to confirm, the Plate Ump (who stood directly behind batters) could not judge outside pitches. Pitches that crossed the plate in the middle of the opposite batter's box were called strikes, and often third strikes. He was consistent, and this affected both teams equally, but the zone was so far off that it wasn't fair to the kids trying to hit.
What is the proper way to address this in real time ? Or for the future ?
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maineump
Real time is bad IMO. If he is young or new, then it could make it worse. If he is consistent, he has half the battle. A veteran or UIC perhaps could 'rein him in' a bit on the size of the zone, but t
Mudisfun
Have a conversation with the league UIC... As the UIC for my kids LL I know all the coaches and if they gave me a video like you describe then I could use it as a teaching tool. Coming from the UIC to
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No, I get an honourarium for my volunteering to my association. Umpires are as much as part of the association as the players and coaches. As a UIC, I am part of our associations executive. We all are
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