I agree with Mike, it's not a difficult rule...let's not read too much into it. One thing I DO discuss with my partner is who is going to call the infield fly. By book, yes, it is the plate umpire. But the base umpire has a really good look at the ball, since they have the same angle as a fielder does. So I always ask my partner to call it if they know it is an infield fly and don't hear me call it. Once I, as plate umpire, hear them call it, I'll echo it (as they do when I call it). That way the coach has TWO people to yell at!
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