I made some comments in another thread about getting calls right....
http://www.officialforum.com/showthr...?threadid=8120
Perhaps I need to add some words about getting the calls right AT THE RIGHT TIME.
It's tough to love a partner that gets the calls right... at the wrong time... and you end up with egg on your face for their poor timing.
Next time perhaps she will have the plate and you can display the proper mechanics for the bases. Share your knowledge with your partners - make them better.
The rule book (Rule 6-4-6 Note) says that the base ump shall call an illegal pitch so that the nearest fielder shall hear it. THIS IS THE MINIMUM VOLUME. I would ask my partners to sound-off so I can hear it behind the plate that way I don't get the sarcastic, you-are-a-dope look 30 seconds too late.
It would be good to start your discussions with her that she did a good job by making the call and that you have had many partners that would have incorrectly passed on the call. Next time however, make sure that I (the plate ump) know about your call sooner, immediately, if possible.
