It all depends on the level of skill/knowledge of my partner. In two man, if I'm working with a partner that has worked in MiLB or been to school, there is very little hand signals given. I know to "be there", if I don't hear him tell me he's got third. I/we always use the verbage, I'm on the line or I've got the ball, to confirm I had better be there. They always tell me, "that's a catch or no catch, balls down". Hand signals are abbreviated to simpliest form, hang loose for infield fly, hand/fist bump for tag up. Point to the plate for timing play, quick simple done. If I'm working with someone not trained, I'll spend a great deal of time in the pre-game and adjust down from there.
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