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A couple of things here.
Reference to Roger's note about a bounding ball, ASA this year reverted to giving the PU total responsibility for all ground balls, regardless of where it passes the bag.
As a BU, if you turn your back on the infield, even on a line drive, that technically makes it the BU's call. It is difficult to "alert" your partner that you are "going out" on a play like that, but the PU should be aware of his partner's location. If the ball is that close to the line, his partner should actually be blocking his view.
That said, Don, from your description, it sounds like you made no effort to go out, therefore, it is still your partner's call and help should be offered only if asked.
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