Yes. I almost posted the same thing about it being a "team" effort the other day. Definitely the current trend in women's fastpitch seems to be having the coach calling the majority of the game from the dugout. When it's done well and is a cooperative, joint effort with everyone in tune with each other it can be a thing of beauty. I absolutely believe that when using this approach everyone can benefit from analyzing, questioning and "coaching" what was called and why. In my opinion, many of today's catchers are going to end up coaching at some level in their future and those that learn and have experience with the art of calling a game will be that much better off.
The flip side of the coin is the coach who doesn't fully understand the job or his staff and is calling pitches without much rhyme or reason behind his logic. This can be destructive and demoralizing for the battery and for the entire team.
Give the girls back the game, teach/coach them this aspect of it and everyone will be better for it...as a team!
