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Originally posted by GeeBee
I was taught by veteran softball umpire that when a full count exists, close both hands to form a fist, hold them at face level, and announce, "Full count!!" This technique
alleviates the mis-reading of fingers held aloft.
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GeeBee,
Your veteran softball ump was not teaching you the standard softball mechanic in this. Show balls with left hand, strikes with right hand and announce "three balls, two strikes" - that's how we do it in ASA, Fed, and NCAA softball - hmmmmmmm just like baseball in this instance.
Steve M