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Originally posted by TexBlue
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TexBlue...as for the hand up thing, could lead to a lot of confusion for teams...great communication device for umpires, but not good communications for teams (at least not always).
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Ahhh, but the signal is for the blues only. We have never given a consideration to the coaches at all. This is for us and us only. Let 'em get their own signals. It's just a system we use and, when used as a team, it works well.
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Signals are for the players and fans. ASA Umpire Manual, Page 204:
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Signaling is a very important aspect of umpiring. Decisions are relayed to the player, coaches and spectators by their use. The adopted signals are dignified, informative, meaningful, and therefore, shall be used by all umpires. Poorly executed and unauthorized signals serve only to confuse.
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If an umpire raises their right arm on a ball to the outfield, they better be calling an out, home run or a two/four base award.
Even if the umpire is looking for it, the human response time can make a difference between the umpire making a bad or correct call.
From ASA Umpire Manual on page 242 of the rule book:
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"BOTH UMPIRES must hustle at all time, never take their eyes off the ball and be in the correct position on all calls."
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Obviously, an umpire must take their eyes off the ball to watch a runner touch a base, but the umpire should immediately relocate the ball. Sorry, but I must completely disagree with your mechanic. You will never see this mechanic taught in any national school or clinic.