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More in reply to Jim Porter . . . but if the shoe fits . . . using your "argument" (notice the quotation marks; after all, this is a "discussion board", not an "arguing board".) this call should always be made by the PU and not the BU at all. Since you're of the philosophy that the BU is always in a better position to see the play, why not simply have him/her call it? Noboby's gotta ask anyone for help then.
In fact . . . the same can be said for a lot of plays. Instead of asking for help, simply let your partner make those calls that he/she can see better.
Face reality, Jim. Every single umpire is going to "blow" a call on occasion; not just the "old farts". Using your mechanic opens the door to every coach, spectator, and player who's in a better position to see any close play to yell out, "Hey, ask your partner."
Not to mention those games where you've got 3, 4 or 6 umpires. Do you take a vote to see who's got the best angle? Of course not. Shouldn't be any different here; no matter what school you went to.
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