Well, I guess I blew it!
I really felt like this was insignificant and I didn't want to make an issue out of it. The reality of it is, I DID make an issue out of it and shouldn't have. The U and I discussed it afterwards and he was not upset, but did feel I should have backed him up. I am working again with him tonight and I will be sure to apologize again and tell him in the future I will support ALL his calls.
I probably should have known better anyway. In Baseball, we NEVER hesitate to back each other's calls - even if we feel the desire to - for the same reasons you expressed earlier.
Again, thanks for the feedback. I am still learning with every serve, every play, every whistle, every call.
( I am surprised more people didn't reach out to let me know of my mistake. )
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Tony Smerk
OHSAA Certified
Class 1 Official
Sheffield Lake, Ohio
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