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I would not agree with calling home plate the priority in that situation. I think that 3rd base is the priority.
Let's take care of 3rd base before we pour all of our energy into standing around home plate for a "maybe" call.
If there was an additional runner on 3rd base, obviously this would change my opinion.
Realistically speaking, if R2 is in a "tagging up" position, the odds on R2 scoring are poor.
I would prefer to have the base umpire get a good position to watch the tag and have the plate umpire be up the line in foul territory awaiting the throw. Should the play develop, the plate umpire can step into the calling position and make the call. If the plate umpire sees that the play won't develop (either no throw or an obviously errant throw), then the plate umpire can retreat to home plate. The plate umpire retreats in a similar fashion when there are runners on 1st and 2nd on the same type of play, so I don't accept "we don't want the plate umpire to have to run back home" to be a valid explanation.
I know that this is not what ASA has taught over the years. After years of using this mechanic in non-ASA games, I've found it to be beneficial and a better use of both umpires. It's at least worth some consideration.
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