Correct Mechanic on Unusual Play

[Far far away ..]

To everyone who spotted the setup mistake - there was also a runner on 2B who (other than defining U1 and U3 starting positions) had no bearing on the play.

I agree with the feedback that I should have made a call on the foot race.

Not sure I agree with AtlUmpSteve that not making a call is tipping one team or the other - the plays you describe are ones that require an appeal and this wasn't that case, it was either safe or out.

[shagpal]

I agree you, nothing is NOTHING, no matter what a coach would try make of nothing. She is safe till out. No different than signaling a "that's nothing" SAFE on a batted ball coming close to a runner.

The smartest player would figure it out tho, but also agree with "Steve", signaling a status is proper, signaling SAFE conveys "that's nothing" yet.

Just don't go doing a sell safe. Sells kinda convey a final decision.

Originally Posted by Far far away ..

To everyone who spotted the setup mistake - there was also a runner on 2B who (other than defining U1 and U3 starting positions) had no bearing on the play.

I agree with the feedback that I should have made a call on the foot race.

Not sure I agree with AtlUmpSteve that not making a call is tipping one team or the other - the plays you describe are ones that require an appeal and this wasn't that case, it was either safe or out.

[MD Longhorn]

Signalling SAFE tells everyone that the attempt to put someone out has failed. Signalling nothing or doing nothing just confuses everyone.

[SWFLguy]

Kind of similar to the play at the plate where both the catcher misses the tag and the runner misses the plate. You wait a bit then give a "soft" safe signal. If the defense catches on and tags the runner, you bang the out. If not you give a solid safe call. I had that in a men's slo-pitch playoff final to end the game. Yes, it was fun selling it all. Of course half the people there thought I changed my call.