Originally Posted by Bassman

Tell that to MLB #36. He still beckons ;)

Originally Posted by Bassman I was just curious I've seen umpires either: Point to the pitcher to commence play or Beckon to the pitcher. Which mechanic do you use and are there league/association specific rules regarding either/or??

Originally Posted by Bassman

It was simply something I was curious about, that's all.

Originally Posted by UmpLarryJohnson

for your followup-- do most "raft" wearers beckon or point??

Originally Posted by PeteBooth

IMO, the more important issues is this:

Do you "put the ball back in play" (whether you Beckon or point) after EVERY stoppage of play.

Example:

We have R1,

B1 Fouls off pitch after pitch etc.

Do you put the ball back into play ater each foul ball?

IMO, this is extremely important because the BU "could be left out to dry" if the PU doesn't put the ball back into play and then F1 picks off R1.

In Summary: To start the game the point is moot as to whether you "beckon F1" or point

The real issue is to make certain that the ball is put back into play whenever we have a stoppage otherwise Holy H*** can break loose.

Pete Booth

Originally Posted by sri8527

just curious guys, i hold up my hand, point, and say loud enough for batter and catcher too here, say play, if the pitcher starts before i am ready, i step out, call no pitch, and explain it quickly and quitely too him. the next few times i say ''play'' a little louder until i think he has "the system" figured out.

steve