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SDUMP,
I don't think any of us is saying that the BU can't or ahouldn't go to the PU for help on a pulled foot. What Roger, Andy and I are saying is that if the BU needs help on a pulled foot (or a swipe tag), s/he should go to the PU BEFORE s/he makes the call; after the play is over is too late to appeal to the PU for help.
In general, the BU should make the best call he can without help from the PU. If, in his judgement, the fielder was in contact with the bag at the time of the catch, then he should make the out call, and stick with it, it is a judgement call after alll If the BU really is not sure if the fielder had the bag, then ask immediately. or not at all.
Rule 10.6.C is not intended to be an easy fix for a difficult situation, as it usually doesn't leave anyone happy.
JMO
SamC
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