You’re not losing strike calls because of the umpire… you’re losing them in your receiving At higher levels, you’re not stealing obvious balls, you’re winning the margins. Your job is to turn borderline pitches into strikes through timing, direction, and presentation Here’s the framework: Inside pitches: Create space with your body Align your chest with the edge of the zone Beat the ball to the spot early Present the inside half of the ball Receive out front and stabilize, no drag after contact Outside pitches: Get there early and under control Maintain center through your body Present the outside half of the ball Work through the catch with direction Stick the endpoint, no excess movement Elite receiving isn’t about making pitches look like strikes It’s about making strikes look undeniable If you want a full breakdown, let me know, I can make a video about this… or DM “LEARN” if you want help refining your receiving #softball #catcher #prosoftball #collegesoftball #catchingdr...