DTS mechanic

[bniu]

I've been doing the following mechanic for softball:

Called strikes: Verbalize Strike and give the hammer immediately

swinging strikes: I get up, wait a few seconds, and take my time doing the hammer

Swinging strike 3: I let the batter walk away and I slowly hammer the out

DTS: Rather than hammering anything, I instead point directly at the ball or if it's called strike 3, I verbalize strike 3 and still point at the ball, no hammer at all.

What do you'll think of that DTS mechanic? My rationale for it is on a swinging strike 3, everyone knows it's a swinging strike, but the more important thing is that the strike 3 was not caught so I prioritize the drop by pointing at the ball and also to avoid ambiguity in the hammer (strike or out?). and as far as a called strike 3, everyone can hear it already and the priority should go to the DTS rather than the hammer for strike 3.

Of course, with first base occupied and less than 2 outs, I don't really care if it's caught or not b/c it's inconsequential (other than a batter who doesn't know the rule running for 1st base)

[Dakota]

I think you'd be better off learning the mechanics of the game you are officiating.

[MGKBLUE]

Agree with Dakota.

[wadeintothem]

What softball org are you working for?

[wadeintothem]

nm, I just saw his baseball thread.

Did ya get lost or are you working softball?

[bkbjones]

I think it's a lazy mechanic and may be borderline OOO. Everyone else knows where the ball is, who are you pointing it out for, the catcher? The runner? The fat mom in the fourth row with the cottage cheese butt?

[bniu]

Originally Posted by wadeintothem

nm, I just saw his baseball thread.

Did ya get lost or are you working softball?

I do both sports and football and volleyball as well...

[SethPDX]

Originally Posted by wadeintothem

nm, I just saw his baseball thread.

Did ya get lost or are you working softball?

I saw it too. I also explained to someone else why we signal the way we do. Speaking of which, baseball and softball are two different sports with two sets of mechanics, which I somehow manage to keep straight, so why not just learn and do it the softball way for softball and the baseball way for baseball?

And I like the pictures in the books too. They look better than my drawings.

[scottk_61]

I still like the old 4 s's style of dealing with a pitch.
See it
Say it
Stand up and
Signal it
Get a little rythm and it works every time.
Or if you prefer the 5 s's at the plate.
Set
See
Say
Stand
Signal

Try it out, you will slow down and not be prone to mistakes of or rushing your call