Bad Mechanics? - Spotting

[Forksref]

Originally Posted by LDUB

If you are using your downfield foot to spot it why do you need to sick it out in front of the other foot?

So I don't tip over.


Also, raising the hand when the ball becomes dead is an old FED mechanic. I started back in the 70's and we used it then.

[mbyron]

If you feel the need to do something with your hand while spotting the ball, signal the down.

[umpirebob71]

I just put the ball down wherever I feel like putting it.