| SanDiegoSteve |
Wed Jul 22, 2009 03:12pm |
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Originally Posted by mbyron
(Post 616225)
Incorrect. It's only "false timing" if you have no legitimate reason to wait, and there's nothing legitimate to signal. Pointing in this case signals a tag before the runner reached the plate, and we wait to verify that the fielder has the ball. Otherwise, you could just signal an out.
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Not proper mechanics. A tag play where no force is possible is not to be pointed at. As stated, the point on a tag is only to differentiate between "on the tag" and "on the force."
Quote:
Originally Posted by mbyron
(Post 616225)
Pointing is correct in the situation you reference. But it is also correct on a force play where the fielder has held the bag long enough and then comes off: "he had the bag (pointing)... he's out (signaling the out)."
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Yes, it is appropriate to point in this case too. I didn't say it wasn't. There are times when pointing is the right thing to do (like pointing to interference or obstruction, or awarding bases, for example).
What I said was that it isn't proper on a tag play where no force is possible. Which is correct, according to pro school teaching (unless something has drastically changed lately). You see a tag, watch the rest of the play, and at the very end you signal "out," either in a banger call or routine call, depending on the play. You don't point.
Quote:
Originally Posted by mbyron
(Post 616225)
You are of course free to do it as you like.
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I do as is taught by professionals, which is not to point on routine tag plays in non-force situations. It just looks a lot sharper to wait and then make the Out call. |
