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Sitch 1 - old mechanic. R1 on first stealing. Pitch foul-tipped. PU gives foul tip signal, R2 achieves 2nd base without a throw. Result: No chirping from the peanut gallery.
Sitch 2 - mechanic of not signaling FT. R1 on fist stealing. Pitch foul-tipped. PU does nothing, R2 achieves 2nd base without a throw. Result: "Time" requested by coach, followed by a conversation explaining that you saw the foul tip, and yes the catcher caught the ball. And yes, you know the rules.
I prefer sitch 1.
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