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Originally Posted by Steve M
One of the guys I've worked with even raises the question - "Is there any value in signalling a foul tip? It's just another live ball." And, ya know, I'll signal a foul tip when one happens - but I'm not so sure that there is any value. He raised that question a couple of years ago and I'm still chewing on that.
If F2 moves and catches it before it his the ground, it's a catch & out. If the ball hits the ground, it's just a foul. Hmmmmmmmmm.
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As noted in another post, the foul tip is often determined by sound. If the foul tip is anywhere near the ground, it is quite possible the catcher is coming up with a cloud of dirt. It can be so close, that sometimes even the catcher isn't sure whether it is a foul tip or foul ball.
Like every other signal we use, it is for those who are not in the immediate vicinity to understand what just occured. It is also an indicator to the teams and coaches of your call and should avoid the "but Blue, she fouled the ball" arguments.