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Originally posted by tcannizzo
(...) 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. (...)
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Maybe is wasted motion... I don't know the exact reason for this kind of signal (ISF requires it, though).
In my opinion is good to see an umpire who is always aware of the things happening under her/his nose. And if this umpire is conscious that a foul tip occurred, so why don't s/he hadn't to show it to everybody by making a signal?
It's a sort of 'no tag' signal... just to show players + coach + spectators we saw it.
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