Read the scenario and then click the button under each photo to observe the umpire making an out call with varying degrees of emphasis. Then select the most appropriate pairing of physical and verbal signals.
The shortstop makes a spectacular diving stop on a hard-hit grounder, then flips the ball up to the third baseplayer, who fires off a quick and perfect throw that’s just in time to beat the runner at first. The play is close, but it’s the last out of the game.
He might want to try for a little more emphasis. This is a potentially game-ending play in a close game. The crowd could be cheering loudly at this point, and there's tension in the air. The umpire will need to be louder and more demonstrative than usual.
No one's going to be sold with that call. In a situation like this, you'd probably need to emphasize the call a lot more than normal. This is a pivotal part of the game, and it's a close call—so sell it!
No. The umpire is showboating here, trying to draw attention to himself. Even worse, he's included a negative remark that could embarrass the runner. Even when you need to sell a call, remember to keep your calls positive, and try not to steal the spotlight from the athletes on the field.
