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Old Mon Jun 09, 2003, 11:25am
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Originally posted by DownTownTonyBrown
If you are watching the ball position AS THE DEFENSE MAKES A CATCH, you need to be on the line. ... snip ..
More importantly, watching the ball position AS THE DEFENSE MISSES A CATCH.

Quote:
Originally posted by DownTownTonyBrown
Tell the coach to get the heck out of the road... or any other expletive you can think of quickly. Do as Mike said and talk to the runners/players if there is time.
Usually the player gets in the way late, no time to ask them to move, let alone make them understand. If there is a coach on the line, they deserve whatever you call. Sidestep just as you would for any blocked view and make the best call possible, not guessing an out or strike, and explain the blockage after if you have to.
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