Voice communication with partner

[Steve M]

Originally Posted by bkbjones

As far as timing goes, yes, timing is very important. That's why Wild Bill started what we call "DCP." If you make a double call (safe/out or out/safe) it costs you $1. The money goes into the "pizza" fund. We enjoy ratting each other out and razzing folks...but it has served a GREAT purpose -- work on your timing.

Now John, we've had some clarifications - call them Luau-isms - here in Pa. There is no such thing as the double call of "out/safe". It's a triple call - "out/sh!t/safe" Sometimes the call is "out/safe/sh!t" - but the important thing is that if you must use two of those words in a call, you know the third is coming.

[SWFLguy]

We've all made those stupid "out/safe" calls at one time or another.
Of course--timing---see the play THEN make a call is crucial.
I would never accept verbal communication on those as good
mechanics. If anything use a visual signal such as pointing to the ground
if your partner gives you the "deer in the headlights" look !

[bkbjones]

Originally Posted by Steve M

Now John, we've had some clarifications - call them Luau-isms - here in Pa. There is no such thing as the double call of "out/safe". It's a triple call - "out/sh!t/safe" Sometimes the call is "out/safe/sh!t" - but the important thing is that if you must use two of those words in a call, you know the third is coming.

You are exactly right! Sometimes, though, it's that good ol' fashioned "f" word.

[tcblue13]

This post is in a handbasket that is getting warmer by the minute.
Try this Rhyme: It's insanity to use profanity.

BTW, If it's not your call, SHUT UP. If your partner needs help with a pulled foot or a check swing, let him or her ask and don't reply to some coach looking for a call.

[Steve M]

TC said, "BTW, If it's not your call, SHUT UP. If your partner needs help with a pulled foot or a check swing, let him or her ask and don't reply to some coach looking for a call."

Al I'm gonna say is yup - what he said.