you refused to get the call right, you %&^*$#@

[btdt]

In another thread a short comment was made to the effect "he/you refused to get the call right" because you/he didnt go to your partner for help.

In the name of getting the call right, perhaps some write like they believe that you should consult with your partner on every call? After all, on every single play your partner has a different angle than you, perhaps he saw something you didnt .... better check with your partner to be sure you get the call right!

When to go to your partner? I believe:
(non rules related)

1. WHEN ASKED ONLY, on a checked swing

2. When I am in B/C (not A) and a swipe tag occures on the batter/runner because of a poor throw.

AT MY DISCRECTION,I MAY ask the PU BEFORE I make my initial call "was there a tag??" And from our pregame or many times of working together the PU should respond with a yes or no (no out/safe signals because it is my call)then I will make the call. If I have made the call I have already decided I will not be going for help. On a judgement call I will not under any cercumstance go for help when a coach comes out and requests it. My call, I made it and I already chose to get/not get help.

Judgement calls on the bases are your/my responsibility. Otherwise you might as well have a bench on each base line with a set of six judges to render a decision like skating in the Olympics. (The panel of judges are more likly to get the call wrong than you as an individual BU.)

Remember, the PU has other duties and watching for a swipe tag down the first base line may be 3rd, 4th or more on his list on resposibilities, depending on the situation.

Going for help when your partner had other duties is like your wife asking if this dress makes her look fat.

3. Pulled foot when in B/C (not A) same as above.

I have more but am interested in the situation others believe you should/shouldnt go for help. (and why)