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Originally Posted by Dave Hensley
Verbalizing swinging strikes is not a taught mechanic in the high school, college or pro clinics I'm familiar with. In fact, the opposite - no verbal and a simple, casual strike signal - is the "standard" taught mechanic. I have to believe most guys I work with would equate verbalizing a swinging strike with verbalizing an obvious foul ball.
Is it a standard mechanic with your peers as well, in your area?
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I have to say that Ray Faustich, who is the senior HS guy around here (and a nationally acclaimed rules guy), taught many of us basic mechanics.
His wont is to verbalize every ball and strike call.
I could easily live with not verbalizing the obvious swinging strike. However, unless a medical miracle occurs, I won't be doing the plate ever again.
I must admit, though, I don't care for the school that says
nada on a called ball.
Ace