Fastpitch softball drills - Calling Time Out

Purpose: To learn the proper way to call time-out during a game.

Procedure: Each player stands in the batter's box with a catcher. The coach is the umpire.Before the pitcher throws the ball, the player must call timeout.After everyone completes this half if the drill, the players move to second base. One at a timer they run and slide at third base.The placer calls time-cut after sliding.This drill is more important than you might think. Many young players are used to their backyard games and think that since they call time-out it is automatically given to them.Players must learn that when they are on the base they must ask for time from the umpire. They should not move until the umpire grants it.This fastpitch softball drill works best with a real umpire in uniform if you can find one willing to participate.
The umpire should occasionally rot grant the players a time-out. See how they react.