3rd Strike Caught on the Bounce

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Originally Posted by CoachPaul

Verbalize called strikes and 3rd strikes not caught. We call it strike three because that's what it is. Instead of stating what it isn't, we say what it is. It's also not a home run, but we don't say "not a homer." There are a lot of things it isn't but only one thing it is....strike three.

Don't number your strikes or your balls. Simply call the pitch. As others have said it is the players and coaches responsibility to know situations. The only verbalization needed in this situation is "no catch" and a safe sign.