Sorry I know this seems like a basic mechanics question but I literally can't find the answer anywhere.
With no runners on and a fly ball hit near the line past first bag, what is the base umpire mechanics if he is going out to make the fair/foul catch/no catch? I understand he is supposed to make the fair/foul call first followed by catch/no catch. But what is the mechanic for a foul ball caught in this case? Is it with both hands outstretched like every other fair/foul call followed by the closed fist "out" call? Or is it a point to foul territory followed by the closed fist? Does the mechanic change if the plate umpire is making the call with runners on? It just seems in the latter case holding your hands in front above head would make it seem like the ball is dead when in fact runners can tag up. Any clarity here would be much appreciated!
