illegal pitch

[bbman]

Fed softball. (correct mechanic).
Umpiring on the bases, while seeing an illegal pitch being delivered (leaping), I know to extend the left arm, but is also necessary to say 'illegal pitch' before the batter swings?

[Tru_in_Blu]

Yes, verbalize "illegal pitch".

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by Tru_in_Blu

Yes, verbalize "illegal pitch".

Verbalize does not mean loudly, just for nearest fielders and base coach; then loudly afterward. But hold the signal.

[Manny A]

Agree, although I will usually just say "Illegal" versus "Illegal Pitch".

[Tru_in_Blu]

Originally Posted by Manny A

Agree, although I will usually just say "Illegal" versus "Illegal Pitch".

If'n I'm on the plate, I'll just call "Illegal!"

When on the bases, I'll call "Illegal pitch!" loud enough so that hopefully my partner can hear me. Given that I'm 75' or so away from him and game noise and possible traffic noise on some fields, it's sometimes an effort to get PU's attention.

[Manny A]

Originally Posted by Tru_in_Blu

If'n I'm on the plate, I'll just call "Illegal!"

When on the bases, I'll call "Illegal pitch!" loud enough so that hopefully my partner can hear me. Given that I'm 75' or so away from him and game noise and possible traffic noise on some fields, it's sometimes an effort to get PU's attention.

I wouldn't be too concerned about my partner knowing that I had an IP. He/she will know when I kill play and let him/her know we had an IP. And if it's a batted ball, I'll call time and explain to my partner it's time to go to the offensive coach to let him/her know he/she has options to consider. I'll leave that discussion to my partner once we're both on the same sheet of music.