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Originally Posted by UES
Guys,
It's not that hard. There is only ONE way to correctly signal a third strike not leagally caught. It's been this way for atleast the last 10 years and hasn't changed - unless ofcourse you umpire at the MLB level where they make up their own mechanics according to personal style.
As Garth already explained, the strike three mechanic is pointed out to the side while verbally saying "strike 3". The mechanic is held out to the side until the catcher and/or batter make some type of movement. If needed, you can say "no catch" and give the safe mechanic to force the catcher to make a tag or throw as well as let the batter know that he is not yet out.
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You seem to be responding to MajorDave, and I don't see where anything he said contradicts your explanation.
We were talking about the no-catch mechanic being used for uncaught third strikes. You say it is a choice. Perhaps it has changed, but it wasn't a choice 7 or 8 years ago -- it was a required mechanic under the proper circumstances.
Garth added that the PBUC requires the uncaught third strike signal to be to the side rather than the hammer before the no-catch signal is made, which makes perfect sense. The hammer can be confused with an out mechanic.
I said it wasn't something I had ever thought about because I always signaled a strike to the side -- never liked the hammer.
MajorDave agreed and said he's never liked the hammer either.
So, unless I'm missing something, I don't see the point of your post. We were all in agreement, and then you stepped in implying there was some disagreement.
So, UES, what have I missed?