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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
There is nothing that says it must be dropped, but it doesn't have to be held throughout the play. Personally, if there is a possibility that the runner may run out of protection. Then again, I don't "run" around like an idiot. My steps across the field are slow and very calculated. If I need to kick it up, yeah, I'm not running around with my arm out.
What I find and have experienced as problematic is the "verbal" instruction. I have never had a situation where the verbal did not distract the players. But being the good guy, I verbalize in a very low voice.
IMO, verbalizing makes it more likely that the players and coaches will begin playing to the call, not the game in front of them.
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I agree wholeheartedly with the last two paragraphs.
Re: the first. If you are BU and have OBS at 1st base on an obvious 4-base hit, you really hold the arm up the whole time until she scores? We've been told many many times that you hold it up long enough for people to see you had a call.