The Strike Zone

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  • A three-dimensional area in space that basically extends...
  • ... from the batter's knees to the letters on his uniform...
  • ... and directly over any portion of home plate!
  • If a pitch passes through this zone it's a strike!
  • A tall batter has a large strike zone!
  • A midget in a crouch has a teeny tiny strike zone!

    • Umpires have considerable discretion in calling balls and strikes-- some will call
    strikes on pitches that are a couple of inches outside the plate--

  • That's okay, ump!       
  • Just make sure you call it the same way throughout the game!
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