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The base umpire belongs in short, field and the plate umpire belongs on the foul line, in front of the dugout that is going on defense. Umpires should not be "jawing" on the 1st or 3rd base line for any reason. You bump fists after the plate meeting and you should not meet again (hopefully) until the last inning is over. Jawing on the line is a sure ticket to getting a coach pissed off at your crew, besides, that means your crew is not doing their between inning jobs.
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When in doubt, bang 'em out!
Ozzy
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