Giving a Coach Options

[GarthB]

Chris.

Since there is no mention of a "Delayed Dead Ball" in OBR, but we know that there a few instances that act like one (balk, catcher's interference, umpire interference, batter's interference, type B obstruction) I think it is important for us to do what we can to indicate to the coaches, players and crowd that we did see the event. This will minimize the complaints that we are "making a late call."

I see that you used (FED?) signal for DDB. Many "OBR only" coaches don't have a clue as to what that signal is and may miss it. I would suggest that you also point to the incident, or remnant of it, as you signal DDB. (Catcher, catcher's box if catcher has moved down the line, whatever)

Some instructors also teach making a verbal, however many feel that you risk confusing the players by saying "dead ball", even with the qualifier "dead".

GarthB