Fastpitch question

[Tru_in_Blu]

As part of an evaluation for NFHS, I was told to always put the ball in play by utilizing at least a hand signal. Even with no runners on base, we're supposed to do this, which seems unnecessary. I was told it was a matter of consistency. And I watched several of our top-rated "AA" officials that didn't do this.

I attended the NUS in CT this spring and asked a question about this subject. I was told by several instructors that the only time they declare "Play" was at the start of the game. I admit that I do it at the start of each half-inning, if not verbally, at least a hand signal.

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by mbcrowder

Or the spelling of mistake?

Just one little note from me... AND does not imply sequence - it just means both things had to happen for the ball to be live. A AND B could mean B happens and then A happens, as you are assuming... but it could also mean A happens, and then when B happens, the ball is live.

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Ditto on the grammar as well.

[CecilOne]

I believe that technically, we need to "time in" after any "time", "dead ball", inning change, etc.; but we do not say "time in", we say "play" or maybe "play ball".

Long ago, I think for college, I learned to say "let's play" for those sitch. I say that pretty often; after time, some dead ball plays, starting an inning, after umpire duties, etc and preceding dropping my hand for a held pitcher.

Don't find it tiring or confusing for players.

[AtlUmpSteve]

FWIW:

I only say "play ball" to start a game. I only say "play" to let the teams know I am over waiting, and timing rules are now being applied (similar to the baseball taught hand clap, meaning "let's go!"), or if there has been a lengthy delay; I start an inning by saying "Batter up"!!. I only point to a pitcher to start play if I have been stopping/holding that pitcher; otherwise, me taking my position means I am ready, so play is live, no matter what killed play prior to that.

[HugoTafurst]

Originally Posted by CecilOne

I believe that technically, we need to "time in" after any "time", "dead ball", inning change, etc.; but we do not say "time in", we say "play" or maybe "play ball".

Long ago, I think for college, I learned to say "let's play" for those sitch. I say that pretty often; after time, some dead ball plays, starting an inning, after umpire duties, etc and preceding dropping my hand for a held pitcher.

Don't find it tiring or confusing for players.

I can't remember having seen the phrase "Time in" associated with softball....
Can't remember "Time out" for that matter, either.

Perhaps this is regional

Also, as I have been taught, current college mechanics do not have a mechanic for putting the ball in play. Only at the beginning of a game and perhaps the inning....

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by HugoTafurst

I can't remember having seen the phrase "Time in" associated with softball....
Can't remember "Time out" for that matter, either.

Perhaps this is regional

Also, as I have been taught, current college mechanics do not have a mechanic for putting the ball in play. Only at the beginning of a game and perhaps the inning....

I used quotes for those phrases as meaning, not something said;
and then I said "we say "play" or maybe "play ball". "

And of course, "Time" is said for a time out.