Pulled Foot - A first

[Rich]

The slippery slope here isn't in the asking for help or even the overturning of calls.

In my mind, the problem is when the base umpires think that there's no reason to hustle across from C -- hell, if there's something weird on the play we'll just ask the plate umpire!

Nonsense.

I worked a HS game last season with a guy who likes to work in "C-minus." because he doesn't look over his shoulder to read R2 stealing third and he's almost in the right spot to make the call there. Grounder to F6, throw across, he doesn't even move. Then he points to me when there's a swipe tag. Only problem is I'm looking at R3 touch the plate when the play happens at first. THAT'S my job.

Hustle, proper read of the ball, and proper mechanics gets you to the right spot to see the feet and the tag, if one happens. I have no problem telling a coach to pound sand when I work hard to get in position and make the call I'm paid to make.

--Rich