Seems to me that the signal would be helpful in communicating to coaches, runner and infielders that even though they may have heard the ball hit the bat, or that the catcher dug up a lot of dirt/dust on a low pitch that the umpire still considers that ball live and to continue play.
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The bat issue in softball is as much about liability, insurance and litigation as it is about competition, inflated egos and softball.
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