"Over the batter's head"?!

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Originally Posted by topper

I'm suggesting that communicating to a coach that I have seen the same "something" that they saw and judged it to be nothing at least helps remove their perception that I missed seeing it. If they have a problem with what I've judged, that's ok. But I believe it lessens the likelyhood of a "you need to pay attention" discussion. IMO, the weak coaches are the ones who would disregard the fact that I made the signal and argue that I wasn't paying attention anyway.

Redundant. If you see a violation, you are going to make the appropriate signal/call, correct? If you don't see a violation, what is there to call? What happens when you make a safe signal and the coach is wondering "what the hell is he doing?"

If there is any question about their being safe I do.

And that would insinuate there was a play made. Even then, it isn't a matter of touching the base, but the runner being retired by the defense.

OTOH, it may also mean that you are making a call on a possible appeal prior to the request for an appeal.