Thu Jul 20, 2006, 10:55am
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Originally Posted by Dakota
I don't use "proper appeal" as a way of playing "gocha" or "20 questions" with the defense.
A live ball appeal by its nature must many times be made quickly with the defense concentrating on making the play, not communicating with the umpire.
If, in my judgment, the player was explaining what she just did and why, then I'd recognize the appeal as properly made.
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Good, I hoped you would say that. 
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