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Originally posted by EMD
When you extend third base line you will not "give up on the ball" You will see it all, it is the best view of the play at home, the problem you might have is the on-deck batter coming into the same position you are so that he may caoch the player to slide. If he does, then you must get him out of the play Just tell him to get back and he will. If he blocks you then one of the following just happened:
A) You are out of position (if this happens ask you partner how you could have done a better job between innings or after the game so you can make an adjustment)
B) On deck interferred, then you call the R3 out.

Never heard of on deck batter interference with the umpire who is getting in 3B extended position to make a call.