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This situation is a double mistake, and no mechanic will be completely avoid being misunderstood by one team or the other.
However, I think the ASA mechanic is the best overall compromise to try to give the call on the legal situation without tipping off either team. It's not perfect, but it's better (IMO) than the others I've seen / read about.
You hesitate briefly to allow the play to complete, and then make the call on the play. The most common complaint I've heard from coaches on the mechanic is it gives the offense a false sense of security, but in reality, it is no different than any other call with a missed base.
Any appeal is a separate call.
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Tom
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