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I believe no answer at all is better, as if they don't exist, and sooner or later they realize they don't, in terms of influencing the call. The "I can make the call without your help-thank you" or any other comment usually generates a response, possibly one you have to deal with.
If you consciously position yourself to have a view of the pitcher, runners and batter; then no adjustment (admitting wrong position) is needed. Try being on the opposite side of the infielder from the runner and being far enough back to see all three without moving your eyes or head. It's somewhat like being on the opposite side of the base line from the ball. With more than one runner, base it on the lead and then move back to see the other(s). For this example, stand far enough to your right that the SS doesn't block your view of the pitcher and face slightly to your left so that the panorama you see starts at 2B on the left and ends just behind the PU on the right. You will also be able to see F4 that way and F8 if she comes to the base. Don't move during the pitch, just let your eyes, optic nerve and brain absorb what happens.
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