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What about a check swing call? Up until this past year ( my third year umping) I thought the PU always honored a request by catcher to get help on a "check swing" call. However, this past year while working the plate I had a 100% certain (IMO) check swing, so I called a ball. BU was in slot between second and third. Catcher asked me to check with BU for help. I did so out of courtesy, sure my call would be upheld. Lo and behold, my BU ruled it a strike! I felt certain that was the wrong call and that I had a better angle on it, but had to go with that call. So now I'm considering only going for help if I have doubt. Is that reasonable?
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