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Originally posted by CecilOne
I thought we had been taught only "yell" for an out and just give a silent "safe" signal for no catch; silent like fair ball to prevent misunderstanding.
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Ever work on a field with overhanging branches from trees or an open field with a tree in play? I know you have.
Upon contact of a live batted ball with a part of that tree, or a wire or anything else hanging in the field of play, the umpire should announce that it is not a catch.
As long as it is pronounced clearly as noted in another thread, this would be an appropriate call.