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Mike - like I said, we only give the signal when partner (by looking) asks. I don't stand there pointing down or closing the fist on a close strike until I see PU look at me. I don't lift my foot at home until I see BU look at me.
It's almost a silent (and quicker way) to say "Do you have a pulled foot?!" or "Did that ball hit the ground?!"
And by looking for the signal, we trust that partner is going to go with it - I don't believe I've ever had an instance where partner asked (either signal), I gave the signal, and he went the other way. I can agree with you that it would be a problem if that happened.
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