Chapter 13 - Official HAND Signals PDF

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MODULE | TEAM SPORTS

Official Hand Si Signa gna gnal’s l’s Objectives: a) Identify and Practice the hand signals for used during the actual baseball and softball game b) Demonstrate the hand signals used by referees

A. Do Not Pitch

E. Infield Fly

B. Play Ball

F. Double Tag Rotation

C. Foul Ball, Time-out,

D. Strikeout Dead Ball

G. Safe

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MODULE | TEAM SPORTS A. R ight arm straight out front with palm outward and fingers up – signifies do not pitch, the ball is dead. B. Pointing with right hand index finger while facing pitcher – signifies play is to start or be resumed and simultaneously umpire calls “Play.” C. Both hands open above the head – signifies foul ball, time-out or ball is dead immediately. D. Fist up and then out away from body. Coordinate, verbal call, “He’s out!” or “Strike!”, with the hammering action of the closed fist. E. Index finger of right hand is held above the head – signifies infield fly. F. B ump both fists on top of each other with the index finger of the right hand extended. G. Coordinate verbal call, “Safe.” Signal also used for dropped balls in the outfield and to determine if a batter’s checked swing was legal.

H. Fair Ball

I. Foul Tip

J. Count

K. Time Play

L. Correct Rotation

M. Information Available

H. Point toward fair ground with index finger. No verbal call. I.

The palms of the hands glance off each other as they pass above eye level, followed by a strike call.

J. L eft hand indicates balls followed by the number of strikes thrown on the right hand. Verbally give count.

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MODULE | TEAM SPORTS K. Place two fingers of the right hand on the left wrist, as if on top of a watch. This signal will only be used in two-out situations where a time play involving a potential run is likely. L. In a 3 or 4-man mechanic, the umpires indicate to their partner(s) where they are rotating to a specific base for coverage of an anticipated play. The umpire(s) points with both hands in the direction of the base that they are moving toward. M. The game umpire is indicating that he/she has some information that is relevant to their partner by tapping two times over his/her left chest (heart). The Game • There are 9 players on a softball or baseball team. • The playing field is divided into the infield and outfield • The lines between the bases are 60’ (90) apart and when joined they form a “diamond”, inside the baseline is known as the infield • Outside the baseline but inside the playing field is called the outfield. • Any ball going outside the 1st or 3rd base line is a foul ball & runners ran not advance and the batter gets another try unless the ball was caught in the air, which translates to an out' •In official game is 7 Innings (9 Inning is when both teams have had their turn to bat) game. Click the link about softball hand signals information https://www.myactivesg.com/Sports/Baseball-and-Softball/How-To-Play/Softball-forBeginners/Umpire-signals-in-softball Click the link about softball hand signals information https://www.umpirebible.com/index.php/2-rules/53-umpire-signs-signals Softball Signals Training Skills video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfMWngZV4Rk Giving ultimate guide in giving sign in baseball https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKgbUg15bKs

Reference: LINK: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baseball https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Softba

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