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Originally posted by kellerumps
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Originally posted by JEL
After living together for 23 years, we communicate very well, reverse each others calls? no, nor would we reverse any other partners calls.
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Are you saying that if a coach askes properly, in the correctable situation, you will not overide your partners call if they ask for help and you know it is wrong? Please tell me that you didn't mean what you typed?
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Before we get into this, please note that the only umpire who has the authority to reverse another's call is a league or tournament UIC, and only if based on the misinterpretation of a rule.
In all other cases, a partner is to only offer their partner additional information UPON REQUEST. A veteran umpire who knows a change needs to be made can certainly find a way into a discussion their partner is having with a coach/player and break it off. These conversations should ALWAYS be private. I will NOT scream a request or answer across the field. ONLY the umpire who makes the call, can reverse it.