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Umpire signals
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KHSAA Blue Wrote:Trust me, the signals you refer to are just reminders to the other umpire(s) and their return signal means that they are aware of the situation. Touching the bill of the cap means the infield fly rule is in effect. The arm brush means that the infield fly rule is no longer in effect AFTER it has been in effect. Pointing to the wrist means that there are two outs and the possibility of a timing play (runs scoring that count before the third out is recorded) exist. There is no great conspiracy; you can find these signals in any umpiring mechanics manual.

Excellent explanation. Many thanks.
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Umpire signals - by Trust Me - 05-15-2013, 09:13 AM
Umpire signals - by golfer30 - 05-15-2013, 09:28 AM
Umpire signals - by MHS Parent4Life - 05-15-2013, 09:52 AM
Umpire signals - by KHSAA Blue - 05-15-2013, 12:20 PM
Umpire signals - by golfer30 - 05-15-2013, 12:38 PM
Umpire signals - by Trust Me - 05-15-2013, 12:51 PM
Umpire signals - by Ike Cooter - 05-15-2013, 01:49 PM
Umpire signals - by MHS Parent4Life - 05-15-2013, 01:51 PM
Umpire signals - by KHSAA Blue - 05-16-2013, 12:27 AM
Umpire signals - by Trust Me - 05-16-2013, 07:53 AM
Umpire signals - by Rollitover - 05-16-2013, 04:47 PM
Umpire signals - by KHSAA Blue - 05-17-2013, 01:41 AM
Umpire signals - by golfer30 - 05-17-2013, 08:05 AM
Umpire signals - by MHS Parent4Life - 05-17-2013, 08:23 AM
Umpire signals - by golfer30 - 05-17-2013, 11:50 AM
Umpire signals - by KHSAA Blue - 05-17-2013, 01:08 PM
Umpire signals - by golfer30 - 05-17-2013, 01:54 PM
Umpire signals - by Spirit100 - 05-18-2013, 02:39 PM
Umpire signals - by KHSAA Blue - 05-18-2013, 03:56 PM
Umpire signals - by Umpire34 - 05-21-2013, 01:31 PM

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