[PAT THE REF]

Hey everyone – My first NFHS BASEBALL game is this weekend in NJ and would like some opinions from other officials (The more responses the better) (for mechanics – please indicate your own personal mechanics for the following – plus any suggestions)

1)What is your typical strike mechanic? Some use the NFHS/ASA/ NCAA punched fist *(like an out signal) some still pointÂ…
2)What is your typical strike three (sell) mechanic? punched fist or arm up, punch or other
3)How do you signal play? (Waive emÂ’ in? point?) Do you verbalize?
4)Foul tip mechanic – The hand sweep or the arm sweep?
5)What does your pre-game duties consist of? How long do you wait until you get dressed without a partner? EtcÂ…
6)Tips/Comments on Sunglasses?
7)Tips/Comments on Mask or Hockey Helmet protector – Left hand removal?
8)Tips/Comments on one ball bag or two?
9)Tips/Comments on how you keep your lineups (do you rewrite them, etcÂ…)
10)Any additional tidbits?

Thanks
Pat