My rule of thumb regarding long distance help is if I am 110% sure the situation occurred then I call it.
For example, the batter appears to foul one off his foot and I am working the bases. If I am 110% sure the ball got him I kill the ball immediately. If I am not 110% sure, no call is given. In addition, I can't be of any help to the plate guy upon appeal because if I was sure I had something I would have killed the play immediately.
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