Looking for some clarification on the proper mechanic here.
Should an umpire either signal or verbalize a fair ball? Does it matter where it's hit (before the base/after the base)? Does it matter if it's touched?
I've been told and read somewhere that umpires should announce foul balls (with the arms up mechanic), but there's no need to signal on a fair ball.
FWIW, I'm asking for a high school player of mine who has been umping 10u rec games. She has no formal umpire training, so I try to help her out with some of this stuff.
Should an umpire either signal or verbalize a fair ball? Does it matter where it's hit (before the base/after the base)? Does it matter if it's touched?
I've been told and read somewhere that umpires should announce foul balls (with the arms up mechanic), but there's no need to signal on a fair ball.
FWIW, I'm asking for a high school player of mine who has been umping 10u rec games. She has no formal umpire training, so I try to help her out with some of this stuff.