[QUOTE=DG;838907]The correct mechanic would be for BU to ask the PU if he was off the bag, before making the call, ['QUOTE]Not taught in any clinic I've been to the last 7 or 8 years. I do remember this mechanic making its rounds back then a bit, but it's not standard, and no longer taught.
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If it was close I tell him I think it was close but real close and if he thinks he was out I advise him to stick to the call. If he was safe by big margin I advise him it is obvious to everybody and if he wants to change his call I stand by him and we take no crap.
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Yuck. 100% and utterly wrong. PU does NOT give input on whether the batter beat the throw. BU has angle and distance on this - PU's advice is inherently worse than BU's view. PU gives input on pulled foot, swipe tag, and possibly bobbled ball.