Alert fielders to pitch selection

[vdubya]

My fielders are asking to know pitch selection. I appreciate that they especially want to be tipped as to the horizontal location of the call...pretty heady for 12u but it tells me they are gaining a better understanding/appreciation of the game. P's are hitting spots very well, so I'm ready to give the D a heads up.

I know this wheel has been invented before, so what is a simple but not obvious way to signal the D, alerting them to pitch selection. Curious as to how others do it.

For what it's worth, my catchers call pitches very well and P's ok or shake off. I need the fielder tip to come from the P or C since the bench doesn't know the call.

Thanks,
VW

 

[Amy in AZ.]

At the last Candrea camp that I was at, he said that it comes from the SS and 2nd base - to the OF.

 

[Lozza]

I've seen this done with 2nd and SS putting the signal behind their back.

 

[99&beyond]

My catcher DD is working with signals to some of her teammates for certain play situations. I know this isn't the same as knowing the pitch, but she is calling plays.

 

[starsnuffer]

As mentioned, SS and 2b with hands behind their back. Watch a few A level games from centerfield and you'll see it.

-W

 

[vdubya]

Having the middle infielders read the catchers sign should be fine. Thanks for the input!