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What is interesting is to turn this question around and put in another thread (as we have done) the issue of PU responsibilities when he may have a play at 3B. The question is: do you move up 1B line, or move more towards the center of the field, or stay in foul territory, or move up the 3B line, etc.
8 or 10 respondents will tell you to "Follow your priorities." Your first priority is the B-R and watching for pulled foot or swipe tag or interference. Second priority is runner into 3B.
So now you are saying that you cannot depend on your partner (PU) because he is got other things to do than watch the B-R all to way to 1B.
Well, if that is true then you might as well make the call. It won't matter if the coach asks you to discuss it with your partner because he wasn't watching anyway.
If your partner is following correct mechanics, then why not get his opinion before you make the call. I don't believe in guessing at a call and then transferring the responsibility to the coach to get involved in order to get the call right.
This mechanic should only be used when you are not absolutely sure that you saw the play. If you are comfortable with your decision - make the call. Then if a coach disagrees you can review the play with your partner and maybe, or maybe not you will change the call. But when you are not sure, get help first. It helps to sell the call!
WMB
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