Clear communication w/partner-not

[outathm]

The fist tournament I worked outside of my local area, as a 16 year old, many moons ago. I had a plate umpire point to first on a 3-2 count. I rung her up and he stopped the game and told me that he was pointing to first base for the batter not an appeal. After the game the UIC, asked about it and when he explained he was told by the UIC that if they are playing softball they should learn where the bases are from their coach, not the umpires.