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Originally Posted by bob jenkins
IMO, it needs to be accompanied by a verbal indication because the two players most involved in the play (F2 and BR) are facing away from the plate umpire.
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Agree 100%; some people (even coaches if you can believe it!) seem to get confused when I signal/call a strike three and then signal the "safe" sign for a D3K. "Did Blue change his mind or something?"
Verbalizing "No Catch, No Catch" confirms what I am signalling and removes all doubt.