A slight hesitation before the call? Those must be some really quick kids to be almost in the dugout that quickly.
Sounds like your partner wasn't real sure what to call and failed to give a verbal 'safe' call BUT he did indicate SAFE using the proper mechanic didn't he?
Why would the defense leave the field prior to the final out being declared? Bad coaching I guess. The coach(es) should have been paying closer attention to the game.
I wouldn't have punished the offense for a defensive mistake? It would have taught the coaches a valuable lesson. Remember "it ain't nothing until we call it". The defensive team's coach should have been watching the game, sounds like the other coach was!
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