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Originally Posted by Rita C
One of the critiques he got from the high school observer today is that his
strike and out signal are too much alike.
Is this a valid critique?
Rita
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Our association suggests that new umpires use the hammer. When I evaluate them and I see that the strike is very similar to their out signal, I usually suggest that they make a slight change. I suggest that the strike hammer be exaggerated more, bending the elbow from 90° to around 45°. then make the out signal (for the PU only) a little higher. this eliminates the similarities between the two and is very easy for the new umpire to change.