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Old Wed Aug 13, 2008, 11:04am
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Originally Posted by wadeintothem
It doesnt matter, it is a signal universally recognized as a strike. Some like it, some dont.. I cant imagine anyone looking at it really being confused as to what the umpire is calling. Are you really confused by it or just dont prefer it?
Actually, any right hand/arm movement on a non-batted pitch is recognized as a strike or an out on a play which is why I have always avoided pointing with my right hand.

It's also why an umpire shouldn't be pointing to 1B on ball four.
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