mechanics again

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Originally Posted by Manny A

I haven't been to a camp in a while, but I always thought the Out mechanic was required for all outs on the bases and all catches of fly balls, even when they are routine.

Whenever I'm the PU and I take the fly ball responsibility because my partner(s) come inside, I give a verbal (in normal voice) "Catch" and Out signal. When I chase as BU, I don't verbalize an obvious catch, but I do signal.

Are we now saying this is wrong?

In my neck of the woods:

1. We divide fair/foul and catch/no catch because it makes sense.

2. We don't come inside unless absolutely necessary.

3. We watch the ball.

4. Do not signal obvious catches any more than we would signal obvious no catches.

5. We believe that there is a close correlation between proximity to the play and correctness of the call.