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Thu Sep 24, 2009, 08:16am
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Signaling number of outs
If a player or coach requests the number of outs, how do you signal it? On your right hand? Left hand?
What if there is no scoreboard, and you periodically give the number of outs? Both hands? Up high? To your sides? Does it change if you're behind the plate or on the bases? Kind of a mundane detail, I know... But one that's never talked about. At least, not at any clinic or NUS I've ever been to. 
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Dave I haven't decided if I should call it from the dugout or the outfield. Apparently, both have really great views! Screw green, it ain't easy being blue! I won't be coming here that much anymore. I might check in now and again. 
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Fri Sep 25, 2009, 10:35am
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I have been taught not to give the number of outs unless asked. Then, I usually just respond verbally.
If I do signal, it's with whichever hand is more convenient and with consecutive fingers. In other words, two outs is never indicated with the index finger and the pinkie finger like the players like to do it.
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Fri Sep 25, 2009, 11:02am
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Fri Sep 25, 2009, 11:09am
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Fri Sep 25, 2009, 11:56am
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If I'm behind the plate, I signal it with the same hand I use to hold up the pitch, depending on which batter's box the batter is in. If no batter, I use the left hand. Out on the bases, I signal with my left hand to infielders, and both hands if I have to tell the outfield. I've thought about showing the number of outs with my right hand, since that's the hand to signal an out. Very, VERY mundane detail, but that's what we're here for - to nail down the little things!
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Dave I haven't decided if I should call it from the dugout or the outfield. Apparently, both have really great views! Screw green, it ain't easy being blue! I won't be coming here that much anymore. I might check in now and again.
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Fri Sep 25, 2009, 01:12pm
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I never signal the number of outs. If a coach or a player asks, then I will verbally tell them.
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Fri Sep 25, 2009, 01:50pm
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The bat issue in softball is as much about liability, insurance and litigation as it is about competition, inflated egos and softball.
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