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Originally posted by tcannizzo
We all know what a foul tip is. But what is the value of the signal with the finger tips?
If the catcher doesn't catch it, we have a foul ball.
If the cather catches it, we have a live ball.
Since the ball is live until the umpire gives a dead ball signal, why is it necessary to signify that the ball is live? It is wasted motion.
I am not questioning the rules and effects of a foul tip versus a foul ball, but questioning the need to signal it.
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Because it gets you in the habit of signalling it...because when that tip is strike 3, you HAVE to signal it...and because THEY want you to...thats why! (also a lot of times checked swings result in tips also...)