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Originally posted by SanDiegoSteve
Excellent post, lawump. I have a question though. You stated in #3 that you would explain in #6 why the PU should not be watching for a pulled foot. I never saw the explanation. You did explain how the BU should be in position to get the call himself. Could you explain why the plate umpire should not see the pulled foot, since he is looking right at it?
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The explanation in #6 is as you thought...with no one on there is no excuse, IMHO, as to why a base umpire should need help if he uses proper mechanics, thus the plate umpire should focus on a running lane violation (if applicable) and overthrows.