Full-count

[JRutledge]

That is why you must not be a very good umpire, you do not believe in what you are taught or what you read?

But on that note, I was always taught to show 3 fingers for balls (left hand), and two fingers (right hand) for strikes. You see many umpires use two fists and say "full count" all the time. But according to what I have read (sorry, but it is something that I do a lot of) and been taught, you want to avoid using words or phrases that are not in the book. Reason behind this is that you cause confusion with the rules and definitions. You know like people think there is a "slide rule." But that is another discussion all together.

Peace

Originally posted by Tim C
Have always been taught (and passed on in training) that you hold both hands up with fingers extended and say, "3/2 or 3 balls, two strikes!" We NEVER use the term "full count."

As to outs, I have never heard anyone say "the outs are TWO!"

But what do I know I am not Rut.

[Edited by JRutledge on Apr 25th, 2001 at 01:33 PM]