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Originally Posted by youngump
So, the reply to the other thread reminded me of something I've been meaning to ask.
I've gotten plenty of advice to slow down and for the most part it's great. See something, think about it, then call what happened.
There are some calls though where that doesn't seem to be so effective. A runner leaving early, obstruction, illegal pitches (especially in slow pitch where they are too high). I find these to be some of the toughest calls because if I replay them like I might a call at a base the opportunity is passed. (I could still call something, but it's tough to sell an illegal pitch while the catcher's got the ball or a leaving early call as the batter's hitting the ball.) So I still call them when I can be sure the first time, but I feel like I have less confidence in these calls.
Thoughts?
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The reference is usually to out/safe calls where a reversal can have a serious affect on the play. For the others, there shouldn't be much thinking involved.
IP are the calls with which you need to be timely. Not only with the batter in SP, but the perception of being decisive.
The others are not that important to get out immediately. Even the IP in FP isn't that important as there is no negative affect on the offense.