Calling Pitches

[Bryanr]

What do some of you do to call a pitch-out? I'm trying to come up with something simple, and just looking for ideas. We already use 1-5 for pitches, then 1-4 for location. Ideas?
Thanks,

 

[CoachKevin]

I use a fist for a pitch-out. We use a 3 number system - Pitch, location on the plate, location low or high

 

[Coach Tom]

We use tapping the inside thigh for throw backs (right thigh first base, left thigh 3rd base), don't have anything for pitch outs but I would think you can use something similar.

 

[Cannonball]

This is a family site and so, I can't explain what sign we use for a pitchout. However, it is what our catcher is thinking about someone trying to run on them.

 

[GOINGDEEP]

This is a family site and so, I can't explain what sign we use for a pitchout. However, it is what our catcher is thinking about someone trying to run on them.

We use the same sign for putting the batter on with one hard pitch. It's really funny watching the pitcher get the signal and keep a straight face.

 

[Dave D]

"We use the same sign for putting the batter on with one hard pitch. It's really funny watching the pitcher get the signal and keep a straight face. "

You do this? Intentionally? I call B.S. on that. I have seen plenty of batters get hit by pitches, and my own DD has hit her share, and I believe that the pitcher needs to bring the ball to the plate, especially the inside part of the plate, fearlessly. But if I ever tell a catcher or pitcher to "put a batter on with one hard pitch," I will know it's time for me to get out of coaching for good. That's one baseball tradition that softball doesn't need.

 

[Amy in AZ.]

Just yell "pitch out."

(I agree with Dave, above.)