Umpiring in the 1940s

[Sal Giaco]

So let me get this straight....

On all force plays where the runner beats the throw, don't worry about timing and just call him safe immediately when his foot touches the base before the ball enters the glove.

On all force plays where the runner doesn't beat the throw, use good timing and proper use of eyes to ensure F3 cleanly catches the throw, then call him out.

On tag plays where the runner beats the throw, use good timing and proper use of eyes to ensure the the runner stays on the base after the tag is applied so you don't make a "double call"

On tag plays where the runner doesn't beat the throw, use good timing and proper use of eyes to ensure the fielder tags the runner and maintains control of the ball, then call him out.

With all due respect to both of you, as well as the MLB umpires you mentioned, in three out of the four scenarios listed (which covers just about all safe/out calls from a thrown ball), you need to use proper timing before rendering a decision. Why not just keep it simple (K.I.S.S. principal) and utilize proper timing ALL THE TIME! Am I missing something here???