Chase Zones 5, 6
General
- Black to Represent Inside or Outside Edges of Plate
- Called Strikes When Glove is Hit
- Apply Movement from Go to Chase
- Strike Zone Expanded
Purpose
- Expand the Strike Zone
- Expose Impatient Hitters
- Teach Catchers Where to Give Target
- Make Hitter React to Pitcher's Pitch
Sequence
- Use when Ahead in the Count
- Use when You Have Good Command
- Use when Umpire has Wide Zone
- Use Early in Count to Aggressive Hitters
Selection
- Execute when Hitter is Protecting the Plate
- Understand options with 2 Outs, 1st Base Open, and Weak On Deck Hitter
- Avoid Targeting Behind in the Count Unless Situation Trumps General Rule
- Pull Hitters Struggle with Outside Chase