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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. [/B][/QUOTE]
No, you should be seeking out Al if you want his input. With rare exception (mentioned above), this is the protocol for "seeking help" if you choose to seek help. [/B][/QUOTE]
Come on Rich, are you telling me that while working the plate you've never seen a pulled foot or other things that your partner missed? Do you just let your partner die with "kicked calls"? It's not about the umpire's egos (any longer), it's about calling the best game you can (as a team). I don't mean that it takes away the responsibility from each umpire to hussle and get into the proper position to always make the correct call. I'm talking about when this doesn't happen (and it doesn't happen 100% of the time) the other umpire/s should, for the betterment of the game, help out IF they have anything to offer and they umpire who missed the call should be open to the help offered. Doesn't mean that he has to change the call but all info should be considered.
My first post on this subject, IMHO, outlines the situations when help should be sought and/or offered. I've been doing this for a very long time....I remember the days of living or dying with the call...I like these days better.....
Bottom line is that each of us umpires are going to umpire our games our way.... but it's still fun to kick it around in forums like this.
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