Out or ?

[ENelson]

If there is no play, do nothing. I see many guys pointing at home plate when a runner scores. What happens if the runner misses the plate and there is no point? Did the umpire just signal to the defense there was something wrong? Is this creating an unfair situation for the offense?

I only signal if there is a play being made on the runner. If there was a tag play and the catcher missed the tag, yet the runner also missed the plate, I would signal safe. A play is being made and there is a call to be made. If the runner goes on to the dugout then the defense can appeal or a tag can be made or the fielder can make an appeal by touching the plate and appealing the missed base. At that time another call is necessary for the appeal.