Changing Calls

[ump24]

Pete, great example and point. It just backs up my position that much stronger. The only thing I want to call attention to though is that continuous action is not the only reason that you can't change a call. Once an out or safe is made there is no, oops, let me get help. Someone may be able to get away with changing calls at lower levels, but not at the better high school and college level, unless it falls into the previously mentioned category.

Let me take this position even further. We have all called pitches balls that were obviously strikes, as well as strikes that were obviously balls. If we operate under the principle that we should get help and get the play right, then why don't we go to our partner on these questionable pitches. I'll tell you why, because it's U1 responsibility not u2.

Make one call and stick with it! Don't put your partner in the grease for your inefficiency!