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Originally Posted by CecilOne
I think he was saying he messed up; and trying to use too many signals made it worse.
I'll stick with what I said above, but maybe add the off-bag gesture:
I don't think any verbal besides "out" and "safe" are needed; of course with proper timing.
Calling it wrong then correct might need an explanatory word(s).
And I can't imagine ever saying ""FootneverhadthebagSAFE!" "
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Rightly or wrongly, I use the following for pulled feet/missed bags after waiting for the entire play to complete:
"No!" + Point
"Off the bag!" + two-arm sweep signal away from the base (not an approved USA mechanic; optional NCAA mechanic)
"Safe!" + Strong, but not sell, safe. All done with measured timing. Not quick, but not slow either. No need for an ump show on a pulled foot.
When they get back to the bag on a close one, it's the opposite. "Yes, on the bag" + point followed by sell out. Never had a problem from observers, and usually coaches don't bother questioning it.