What to Say ?

mcrowder · #1 (**permalink**) Tue May 01, 2007, 01:25pm

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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Well, it's an out and the runners are not forced, but an intentional drop is not treated as an IFF. An IDB is immediately DEAD and the BR is out. Runners cannot advance, the defense cannot appeal for leaving the base before the touch.

If it was an IFF, which is not the case in this scenario, you cannot have an IDB.

I stand corrected.

Andy · #2 (**permalink**) Tue May 01, 2007, 03:10pm

I worked with a partner a few weeks ago that used the safe signal in this scenario, he also yelled out the word "SAFE"....I'm not sure if I like that or not.....

NCASAUmp · #3 (**permalink**) Tue May 01, 2007, 03:18pm

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Originally Posted by Andy

I worked with a partner a few weeks ago that used the safe signal in this scenario, he also yelled out the word "SAFE"....I'm not sure if I like that or not.....

My gut reaction to that is that yelling "safe" where there is no play would also create a split second of confusion, especially with teams who haven't had that umpire call their games before. Teams would figure it out quickly, but I think that's just bad style. The book says to signal, so I signal.

DaveASA/FED · #4 (**permalink**) Tue May 01, 2007, 03:45pm

My $0.02 worth...I will verbalize "NO" and signal safe. I do the same for a missed tag. Just "NO" nothing else verbally. That way they are thinking did s/he catch it they hear "NO", fielder thinks did I get her/him they hear "NO" and it can't be misinterped like saying tag, or catch along with the "NO"

I try to do this when possible, sometimes you are trying to run to get into position for the play that is ensueing so a long safe can't be made, some times the signal doesn't happen at all, but I will always work to get the "NO" out. Again JMO...I am most likely wrong!!