I created this cartoon in relationship to communication between a coach and their players. Communication in general while coaching young athletes can be difficult, but trying to teach them nonverbal signs can be even harder. Obviously this cartoon relates to baseball and a coach giving his player the steal sign. Doesn’t literally mean to steal, which we all know, but displays a funny interpretation by the child.
Although baseball is not the only sport that uses nonverbal communication, I chose to comment on this sport because I’m more familiar with this game. Some of the nonverbal communication by the coaches is evident, while others are not.
The most recognizable signs are given by the 3rd baseball coach (the coach shown in the cartoon). Everyone recognizes these signs, but “hopefully” your players are the only guys who can interpret them. If the other team picks up on these signs then u might as well be letting the entire field know your strategy.
These nonverbal signs in baseball can range anywhere from the signs given from the 3rd base coach to the pitching coach relaying signs to his catcher on which pitch he wants his pitcher to throw, the catcher then nonverbally relays the message to the pitcher by a number system in which he uses his a specific number for a specific pitch.
It may all sound more complicated than it really is, but it can and will be a vital part of your teams success. However, keep in mind that baseball isn’t the only sport in which these types of nonverbal techniques are used.
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