Pointing to first on Ball Four

[Manny A]

Originally Posted by dileonardoja

I am assuming it is correct to do it on a dead ball Intentional BB in FED.

I don't do FED baseball, so I'm not sure what the approved mechanic is when the defense requests to put the batter on first base. But since this is usually preceeded by a verbal request that everybody within earshot hears, I don't see a need to point.

The only time I believe it's acceptable to point to first base is when the batter gets hit by a pitch that isn't very apparent. Otherwise, I agree with others here.

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by Manny A

I don't do FED baseball, so I'm not sure what the approved mechanic is when the defense requests to put the batter on first base. But since this is usually predicated by a verbal request that everybody within earshot hears, I don't see a need to point.

Batter - take your base.

The only time I believe it's acceptable to point to first base is when the batter gets hit by a pitch that isn't very apparent.

Honestly, I don't have a problem with that one.

[celebur]

Originally Posted by MD Longhorn

Batter - take your base.

In our association, we're told to simply tell the batter, "That was ball four." Repeat if necessary, and they'll eventually figure out what they're supposed to do.

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by celebur

In our association, we're told to simply tell the batter, "That was ball four." Repeat if necessary, and they'll eventually figure out what they're supposed to do.

So ... with no pitch thrown, you still tell the batter, "THAT was ball four"??? Seems quite odd. If you told me that, I'd look at you and say, "WHAT was ball four?" Of course, I'd then take my base.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Manny A

I don't do FED baseball, so I'm not sure what the approved mechanic is when the defense requests to put the batter on first base. But since this is usually preceeded by a verbal request that everybody within earshot hears, I don't see a need to point.

"Time" (relatively loud, and if time is not already out).

"Go on" (to the batter)