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Runner misses first base
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Mr Ump
This came up in our training class tonight. I imagine it has been discussed here before but humor me anyway.
Runner misses first base on a straight through the bag single. Throw comes to first two steps later. Does the ump signal 'Safe" or does he 'No signal'? Some say the no signal alerts the defense that the bag was not touched and a tag out is still possible. Others say if the runners trail leg is beyond the bag to signal safe because it is assumed he touched the bag even though you know he didn't.
Personally I prefer to wait for a touch of the bag or a tag of the runner as the rules indicate is necessary to occupy the base.
Interested to hear others opinions.
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