(Do not expect any flourishes. New umpires are instructed to deliver calls with no embellishment; they can start getting fancy only as they climb the ladder.) It requires developing a sense of timing and practi
It makes sense: You’re defending the thin line between order and chaos, enforcing the rules. You’re nobody’s friend, and you take guff from all sides. You’re expected to perform perfectly from day one. You’re dressed in a uniform that signals authority but also makes you a target...
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aa producer may not be able tell if a price increase signals an increase in demand for its product or was simply the result of higher than expected inflation 生产商可能不能告诉价格增量是否发信号增量受欢迎为它的产品或简单地是高于预期的通货膨胀的结果[translate] ...
Take signal from terminals to count ineligibles Signals to referee Try hard to count in huddle Signal 11 w/ fist; eye contact w/ referee [well-being check] (Signal start clock on ready (wind w/ finger; if you’re sure) Signal out-of-bounds (palms back, both arms down; if you’re...
Each umpire team should work out a simple set of signals, so the proper umpire can always right a manifestly wrong decision when convinced he has made an error. If sure you got the play correctly, do not be stampeded by players' appeals to "ask the other man." If not sure, ask one...
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On offense, managers are assisted by two on-field coaches, the first-base coach and the third-base coach. Both are responsible for relaying signals from the dugout to batters and base runners. The first-base coach is tasked with signaling whether a runner should stop at first or continue ru...