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Originally posted by WestMichBlue
"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.
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Yes, the umpire manual says to ask for help if in doubt, before making the call. It also states that the plate umpire make the call, not the umpire which requested help. However, this cannot apply at all times because the PU is not always supposed to be watching your play.
At the upper levels of SP, if you think F3 didn't hold the base on a play, you may spend half the game pointing toward your partner. You're not guessing an out, you are making the call you see.
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"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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And you think F3 is going to wait for that call before continuing with a throw to 3B or home? You believe that a call on a potentional winning score is not as important as a call four bases away?
You're job is to stay with the ball. F3 will have that ball at 3B before you can answer your partner. Once there is a runner past 1B, your priorities are 3rd and home. Don't believe me, read the book.
Can you help, if necessary? Yes, but that is not your priority and your partner shouldn't be expecting help.