It is important for the plate umpire

It is important for the plate umpire to see a pitched ball all the

way into the catcher’s glove. Althoughthey wear equipment for protection, it is instinct to turn away from a ball coming toward you. Turningaway makes it hard to be consistent as you would not see each pitch. If an umpire is inconsistentwhen calling strikes and balls, the players, coaches and fans can get quite upset. What can you doto not be afraid of the ball and to avoid inconsistently calling the pitches?