Sno. | Signal | Description | Clip |
1. | PLAY BALL | Motion with either hand to the pitcher. Verbally call, "Play Ball." | |
2. | FAIR BALL | Point towards fair ground with hand closest to infield. Nor verbal call. | |
3. | FOUL BALL | First give DEAD BALL signal. Verbally call, "Foul Ball." | |
4. | BALL | For the ball call, it is a verbal call that should be heard loud enough for the catcher and batter to hear. No signal isused; however, the plate umpire shall give the verbal call of “BALL” and then add the number. | |
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6. | OUT | The umpire shall raise the right arm (handopen) straight upto a full extension directly above the shoulder and then bring it back down into the hammer position (rightangle) with the fist clenched and verbally call “OUT”. | |
7. | OUT (2) | The umpire shall raise the right arm (handopen) straight upto a full extension directly above the shoulder and then bring it back down into the hammer position (rightangle) with the fist clenched and verbally call “OUT”. | |
8. | HOME RUN | Raise right arm. With fist closed move it counter-clockwise twirling motions. Verbally call, "Home Run." | |
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11. | TRAPPED BALL/SAFE | Extend arms straight out with palms down. Verbally call, "Trapped Ball" or "Safe" | |
12. | STRIKE/OUT | Bring left arm with hand closed to midsection as right arm is extended straight up with hand facing ear. Then pull down at elbow while closing fist. Verbally call "Strike" or "Out". | |
13. | STRIKE/OUT | Bring left arm with hand closed to midsection as right arm is extended straight up with hand facing ear. Then pull down at elbow while closing fist. Verbally call "Strike" or "Out". | |
14. | TIME\DEAD BALL | Raise both hands with open palms away from the body. Verbally call, "Time" or "Dead Ball." | |