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Originally Posted by MikeStrybel
I don't see a need to verbalize those things. Your strike call is already verbal, followed by a safe signal to illustrate that the requirement for an out was not completed.
"Catch" and "No catch" sound similar to those wearing helmets. Telling a batter that the ball is on the ground is helping him. His team and coaches will do that.
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My strike call isn't verbal on a swing, but you're correct that the "not yet out" verbal is accompanied by a safe signal.
I'm telling both players, not just the batter, that the ball is (or isn't) on the ground.
We do this when there's a close catch in the outfield -- why wouldn't we do this at the plate when they can't see the signals?