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Originally Posted by Manny A
An unorthodox one? 
I thought the approved mechanic for an uncaught third strike was to first signal the strike, then give a safe signal while verbalizing No Catch. But I could be wrong. Perhaps this is the new and improved way of doing it? |
It was clearly no catch so there wasn't much need to signal that. Given that he didn't think the ball hit the batter, then it was correct to just signal the swinging strike. I don't think he really needed to hold it that long, though.