Switching Batters Boxes in Pony baseball

[BigUmp56]

Originally posted by SAump
After ball four, I extend my right arm towards first base momentarily. I do not raise it for the batter to see. Most batters are already aware of the sitch and many games go by without incident.

Sorry, but this is not a good mechanic. Doing this indicates to everyone that you just signaled a strike when you meant ball four. You're setting yourself up for trouble if you use this mechanic. You're going to have to do some splainin' to the defensive coach on this one when it's just not necessary.

This is similar to why we point to first on a check swing appeal with our left hand. When you point for the appeal with the right hand everyone thinks you signaled a strike.


Tim.