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Originally Posted by jimpiano
A hand signal that helps them understand is hardly a tool that should be held against an umpire. The double fist is appropraite at some levels and not needed in others.
I simply thank whoever invented it becauase it has been a useful tool over the years in letting all the players in the field know what happened.
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I'm still confused.
If the ball is hit and fouls back to the fence, do you do your little fist pumping action for that dead ball?
Or if there's an interference call from the runner who crashed into F4 about to receive the batted ball - fist pump? Maybe a double fist pump since two people collided?
What about when Sheri the Office Manager fouls one into her right foot? Is that a "fist-to-foot pump" mechanic? Does it change if it's her left foot?
No of course you don't do those mechanics. Why? Because they're not prescribed mechanics.
So why the hell do you "fist pump" when it hits the plate?
A ball that hits the plate is dead. Period. Give the Dead Ball signal (stealing or not), then call the ball. The If the players ask you why it's a dead ball, tell them why. But don't be using lazy-assed, sandlot mechanics.
PS: is your last name Gilman?