STRIKE/OUT TIME\DEAD BALL
Bring left arm with hand closed to
midsection as right arm is
extended straight up with hand
facing ear. Then pull down at elbow
while closing fist. Verbally call
"Strike" or "Out".
SAFE/TRAPPED BALL
Extend arms straight out with
palms down. Verbally call, "Safe”
or “Trapped Ball"
INFIELD FLY
Raise right arm with fist closed.
Verbally call, "Infield Fly."
PLAY BALL
Motion with either hand to the
pitcher. Verbally call, "Play Ball."
DOUBLE
Raise Right Arm showing two
fingers. Verbally call "Two Bases"
Raise both hands with open palms
away from the body. Verbally call,
"Time" or "Dead Ball."
FOUL TIP
Fingers from both hands are touched
together chest high in front of body
and then a strike signal with no
Verbally call.
FAIR BALL
Point towards fair ground with hand
closest to infield. Nor verbal call.
HOLD UP PLAY
With palm up, raise hand farthest
away from batter towards pitcher.
UMPIRE SIGNAL CHART
Courtesy of International Softball Federation
COUNT
Raise both arms up. Indicate
strike with fingers on right hand
and balls with fingers on left
hand. Verbally give count. Use
consecutive fingers when giving
count.
HOME RUN
Raise right arm. With fist closed
move it counter-clockwise
twirling motions. Verbally call,
"Home Run."
FOUL BALL
First give DEAD BALL signal.
Verbally call, "Foul Ball."
DELAYED DEAD BALL
Extend left arm straight out with
fist closed.