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FUBLUE:" WMB, if you and I are working together, I know that you are going to be looking for a pulled foot (as the plate umpire).
Thanks. And you are right, I would be there, even if I had a runner going to 3B.
However, I do not blindly go the my partner for help. I have a fraction of a second to find him/her. If they are in position to help, I can go to them. If they are not looking, then I am going to make the call as I see it and let the coach raise the "go for help" issue.
MIKE:"Anytime a BU doesn't make a call at any base, they no longer own the call and must give it up to partner."
I disagree. I do not transfer a call; I still own it. I am only looking to partner for a "TAG?" or "PULL?" answer. Then I am going to make the call.
"That call at 3rd or home has a higher priority that one at 1B."
Disagree. In our situation, there is not going to be a call at 3B or home until after the play at 1B. As PU I will be staying in foul territory and moving to the holding position along 3B line. But my first priority is still the 1B line. I still have Obs, Int, tag out, 3' lane violation, and pulled foot/swipe tag responsibilities. Then - I can move to 3B or back to home to call the second play.
WMB
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