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Originally Posted by Dakota
Around here, the BU will generally use an umpire-to-umpire signal, arm at side with closed fist (caught) or open hand (not caught).
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This is a good mechanic, and I didn't like when NCAA (and maybe others) changed it to eliminate the fist on a caught third strike. It's a subtle signal that helps the crew get immediate "second opinions" on a catch/no-catch, even on sinking line drives or short-hops.
I guess my original question was looking for suggestions for preventing problems when the PU either doesn't look at his partner, or is certain it was caught even though he was blocked out. Specifically, with the foul tip complicating things...This is easy-peasy on a standard U3K.