WMB "Cardinal rule of umpiring: never discuss a partner's call with anyone other than partner."
Don't get me wrong, there's no excuse for what he did, I was just throwing out a way in which we can try to pre-empt the antics of partners like that. When I get one I will let him know in the conference that it's my call and I had a good look and yes I saw the foot come off but she held until the ball got there. If he announces that he's changing the call anyway I just smile because I know that he's finished, our association won't put up with that.
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