Rule Question and Mechanics Question

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Originally posted by Stair-Climber
On a missed swipe tag, no call should be made indicating there is no out--correct?

I agree with others on the LBR and on making a call when a missed tag happens near the base, e.g. a steal of second or wild throw at first.

In the situation where a fielder attempts to tag a runner not near a base, I will not verbalize the call, but I will still signal it. Example: With R1 on 2B, hot grounder is hit to F6. R1 runs behind F6, who attempts to tag the runner. If the tag is missed, I will signal safe but not verbalize. If a subsequent play is then made at third, I will rule on that as normal.

Also, slightly similar, if a batted ball comes close to hitting a runner and no interference occurs, I will signal safe to let everyone know that the ball did not touch the runner.