The Chase Zones 5 and 6 are black to represent the right and left edges of the strike-zone. Use the Chase Zones when the hitter is aggressive, which generally means they are behind in the count 0-1, 0-2 or 1-2....
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Purpose Zones 7, 8
The Purpose Zones are yellow to represent caution. Throwing Purpose Pitches for a ball will be one of the most effective tools you can use as a pitcher. It is equally as important to throw pitches off the plate inside...
Freeze Zones 9, 10
Within each of the top corners of the strike-zone there are blue circles called Freeze Zones 9 and 10. They are blue to represent the hitter being "frozen" but they turn to Danger Zones with off speed pitches or with fastballs behind...
K Zones
The K Zones represent a true pitcher's pitch and obviously stand for a strike or a strikeout. When the hitter is behind in the count they will expand their strike-zone to the Chase Zones and especially the corners of all...
Over Zone (O Zone)
The red area from approximately the hitters waist to shoulders is called the Over Zone or the O Zone. This Zone can be dangerous but it also can be used to your advantage. It is generally dangerous when your behind...