"What do you think about this?
I've had to do this, when I am straight-lined at 1st. (C position)
When theres a play at first, I look at my partner if he is OUT (from my angle...Ball beats the runner), if my partner gives me the sign that his foot was off the bag, then I make a sign of "SAFE" (all I ask for from my partner is the pulled leg)
This decision is almost simultaneous
If he is SAFE or I SEE the pulled foot, then I dont need to look at my Pard.
If the runner is out from my angle, I glance at my partner, who tells me if he was on the bag or not, if not, then I call safe...
Though, I've only been able to do this with a few Umps, not many can coordinate that well
Ideas, comments, SUGGESTIONS on how to do this better?"
The key there lonewolf is that you take a GLANCE. You don't want to stare him down. It puts a lot of pressure on him and coahces may notice him being nervous. However if you let him know you are going to be glancing and he has the signal ready on the glance and you can call safe it sounds good. But remember if there is no signal don't spend time looking. Keep good timing and I think it sounds pretty cool and I might try it sometime.
And you obviously know that all umpires may not be able to handle this extra weight
