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Remember, Steve was talking NCAA. Back to ASA or Fed.
Let's look at if from this point: Show me where it states an umpire should ignored an observed violation due to "primary" responsibilities defined in Rule 10.
10.1.F Each umpire will have the power to make decisions on violation committed during playing time or during suspension of play.
It would make no sense to ignore a violation.
Coach: Blue, F3 set up near the base and forced my runner to the outside.
Umpire: Yep, she sure did.
Coach: She would have been safe at 2nd if that didn't happen.
Umpire: I believe you are correct, Coach.
Coach: Then why didn't you make the obstruction call?
Umpire: Not my responsibility, Coach.
I think I can safely say that just became a protestable situation with a protest being acknowledged and upheld.
The only think prettier on a ball field than seeing two umpires simultaneously give a DDB signal for OBS, is seeing three umpires do it.
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