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Originally posted by BigUmp56
I agree with Garth. Proper mechanics and positioning will enable you to make your own calls. Bust to the proper position and let the ball take you to the play. If you feel like you're going to get screened then either take a step to improve your angle or just lean and look.
I have no intention of working with another umpire who feels he can make my calls for me. That's why we work with more than one umpire on the field, so as to split up the responsibilities. Who's to say your partner got a better look at the play then you did anyway.
I believe in getting the call right, but I believe in getting the call right the first time. As soon as you start giving unsolicited advice you'll errode any confidence the games participants have in your crew.
Tim.
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In the 2-man system there is no way that an umpire can always be in the exact correct position to see every play 100% of the time....I don't care how good you think you are!
The old ways are changing....
Our responsibility as umpires is to get the call right no matter what it takes. I tell my partners that they can come to me if I kicked a call. I don't mean that they should yell out "Hey Al you kicked that call he should have been safe", but my partner should approach me with additional information so that we, as a TEAM, can get the call right.