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Secret Signals are for Clubs
NEVER NEVER NEVER fall for someone telling you they have a "Secret Signal" . . . "SS" are the worst crutch for umpiring:
Reason:
1) They seldom stay "secret" coaches learn them then they are open season,
2) Calls need to be made by the person that owns the call . . . if you need help there is NO REASON ON EARTH for you not to just ASK FOR HELP!
3) We have enough signals that are not secret but neessary for communicating during a game. Everything from Infield fly Situation to Rotation are good solid forms of communicating and enough for good umpires to keep in mind.
4) Umpiring is NOT voting . . . if another umpire is given information before asked what does this say about you and your call.
Please disregard SECRET SIGNALS, they don't accomplish a darn thing.
Listen to Jerry . . . he knows of what he speaks.
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