I guess I've been using the wrong mechanic as well. I only say "out." I have a distinct feeling they know who I'm calling out.
I know this is a little off topic, but I don't announce what base I'm calling the outs on during a play.
I remember when I worked softieball in the early 90's, some of the umpires would call thing's like:
"Out at two, out at one."
It always seemed a little over the top to me.
Tim.
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