Do not fall into the trap of believing these myths or including them in your plate game.
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Start the game with a wide zone to get the batters swinging and then bring it in. NOT TRUE
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The strike zone can expand on the 3-0 pitch, NOT TRUE
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When at bat the catchers should get a tighter zone. NOT TRUE
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Strikes should not be called if the catcher does not receive the pitch properly – glove up and not reaching for it. NOT TRUE
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Steal a strike when a runner steals; it won’t be noticed so much due to the action of the subsequent play. NOT TRUE (somebody is recording almost every game and every pitch)