"Ask an Umpire" 

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2 minutes:  Should you introduce yourself to the umpire as a catcher/pitcher?

6 minutes: How can we help respect the relationship between umpire and coach?

8 minutes: Why is the top of the strike zone called so inconsistently? Define the strike zone.

11 minutes: Why is the outside called differently than the inside?

14 minutes: If there is a specific pitch not getting called what is the best way to ask “What are you seeing?"

15 minutes: Is it disrespectful to ask what your strike zone is?

16 minutes: Is a consistent pitcher more likely to get a strike called than a wild pitcher?

18 minutes: How much does framing impact the call?

20 minutes: Moving pitches in the zone

21 minutes: Illegal pitches

23 minutes: Why are some pitches/pitchers being called more or less than others?

27 minutes: Present the ball

28 minutes: Front foot moving forward

30 minutes: Which umpire in the field is looking for illegal pitches?

33 minutes: What is the difference for an umpire between step back and start back?

36 minutes: Front foot plane

37 minutes: When do you have to wipe your hand as a pitcher?

38 minutes: When a hitter is over the plate and gets hit by the pitch what happens?

39 minutes: What do you do if wind or dirt gets in your eyes?

40 minutes: Look back rule

43 minutes: When a coach challenges a call does it help to use a reference to or show the rule book?

45 minutes: Obstruction

47 minutes: If a coach causes a scene what do you do?

50 minutes: What is a respectful way to ask an umpire to get help on a call?

51 minutes: What is the best way to approach an umpire to have dialogue about a play?

53 minutes: How often do you get your eyes checked?

54 minutes: Infield fly rule

55 minutes: Is there anything you wish coaches/players/parents knew?