Saying "Play"

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by mick

To avoid the above scenario and to ensure the batter and catcher know that I am ready, I announce in a normal voice, "Okay, here we go...", just preceding "PLAY" for the outfielders.

This was my usual method too. That or "Okay, let's go to work men..." and then say "Play." Anything to get them to focus their attention to the fact you are ready to go will work.

I have never had anyone say that they thought I said, "Wait." That is pretty funny when you think about it.