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Originally posted by Tim C
I've gone back through my meager memory and tried to figure out exact what (or "if") I say when a dumbass batter starts to run to first with it occupied and less than two out.

I thought about it, and thought about it.

I even scratched my head a little.

I think rather than ever saying "Batter's OUT!" (which I will intone again - I WILL NEVER SAY)I think possibly in a very low voice to F2 I might lament something such as: "Nah, he's toast."

I don't remember saying that but at least one grey cell seems to go that direction.

Mostly, I just step back and let stuff happen.

NOW, with this new "concept" (new to me maybe, only) I will incorporate the "no catch!, NO CATCH!" and safe sign.

That is what I'll do and what I'll teach.

Tee

Which resolves the issue fully - batters out unless PU says different. F2 can't pick up on that, oh well .....