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Originally Posted by johnnyg08
I think your post is a great way to sum this up.
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Like I said earlier, the "no catch" mechanic wasn't necessary. The PU got too mechanic happy.
One time on a close play at the plate, I gave a, "Safe, balls on the ground!" mechanic when the catcher didn't quite control the throw. The defensive coach asked me, "Would he have been out if he held on to the ball?" I thought for a second, said, "Probably not, I was just letting everyone know there wasn't a controlled ball."
It made me ponder, why give something if it's not really necessary. That's why I will never use a "that's nothing" signal (?) if I have nothing to call.
Like I said earlier, overkill on the mechanics.