Force runner question - ASA

[AtlUmpSteve]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

In all seriousness, we've been instructed to never tell a batter that he has "no balls" when giving the count. I think HugoTafurst's suggestion is a good start, but let's see if there's another way.

And that USED TO BE the ASA standard. When the newer regime stepped in a few yeras back, we were redirected that a) this was never a written directive from the NUS, so it didn't exist, and b) that we wre required to give the FULL count, meaning the number of balls and strikes, both, any time the count was given.

Back to the earlier question, I use (and the NCAA SUIP directs) "No Tag", while making a "safe" signal. Enunciate, make the clear signal; and if the base coaches fail to coach, oh well, too bad, so sad.