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Originally posted by Blue37
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Originally posted by Tim C
Many of us use the "foul tip" signal far less than others.
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I worked with a "big dog" in a tournament last weekend. I am calling him a big dog as a compliment, not in derision. He has worked college ball (not D1), a Fed state final, and several State and National tournaments in summer league. He is an excellent umpire.
I had the dish, and about midway through the game there was a foul tip. I was surprised to see him give the signal. I asked him about it after the game and he stated it was standard practice in his association for the base ump to give the signal if there might be any doubt the catcher caught the ball. In my case, the catcher had reached down and out to glove the pitch, so my view was blocked.
Is this routinely done in other areas? [/B]
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This is done in my association. We also signal on possible dropped third strikes as well.
Another signal we use? Those of us who work tournament ball have a signal for "look at that mom sitting behind the backstop!"
