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Third base line extended is a terrible place from which to make a call at the plate. You lose a dimension and, yes, I know MLB uses it and I've seen them miss some close tag plays at the plate from there. For that matter, just recently, there was a Phillies-Astros game decided on a close call at the plate from this position on a knee.
The catcher tagged the runner around the knee/thigh while sliding into the plate. It was close with a camera angle from above, so I doubt the umpire could tell if the lead foot was on the plate at the time of the tag.
From the back of the RH batter's box, it probably would have been a no brainer.
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