Swinging Strike Mechanic

[nickrego]

I saw something new during an ESPN clip on baseball tonight. It happened really fast, so I can't even tell you what game it was.

They showed a Check Swing that was called a swing (and it was) by PU, for strike three.

The umpire's mechanic was something I had never seen before. He emphatically pointed at the batter with his Left hand, and rotated his Right Index finger in the air (like a home run signal). I'm sure he was also saying, "yes he went."

Anybody else use that mechanic ?

I usually just point with my left hand, and indicate an Out, while saying, "Yes he went."