| Rule Submission Title | Out call must be verbal |
|---|---|
| USAP Board Vote | Disapproved |
| USAP Board Vote Reason | We are handling situations like this appropriately. There are commonly situations where no call is needed for balls that are obviously out |
| Existing Rule # | 6.C.7 |
| Proposed Rule Change | 6.C.7. All “out” calls must be promptly signaled by voice |
| Original Rule Text | 6.C.7. All “out” calls must be promptly signaled by voice and/or hand signal. |
| Reasoning Behind Suggested Change | As a referee often I am not looking at a player. When a player only uses a hand signal, the referee may not see the hand signal. This is especially a problem with balls that are returned. Raising a finger after the ball has been struck, may be too late to make a valid line call, especially is the referee is not looking at the player. Requiring a verbal signal would make life so much easier for everyone. |
| Scenarios In Which the Rules Applies | Any line call. |
| Rule Book Year | 2026 |
| Rule Change ID | 2359 |
| Date Created | May 27, 2025 |
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