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Old Fri Mar 19, 2004, 11:21pm
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Originally posted by TexBlue
If I'm on the bases, I'll always clench my fist for a caught 3rd strike, down by my knee. If it's a dropped 3rd strike, I put my hand palm down and indicate batter's safe. I always cover this before the game with the partner. They can use it or not, I just always do it. Usually no one even knows it's happening.
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We utilize the same procedure around here. Base umpire
can really help you out here. Closed fist is a catch,
plam down indicates ball has hit the ground...Works
great..
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