What to do?

[CO ump]

Originally Posted by jicecone

"Original Thread:
What would you have done as BU in this situation where you know that your partner was not watching what he was supposed to be watching?"

I related a situation that happened to me, as experience. If it helps someone fine, if not they are free to take your advice (which I have not seen yet) or no advise at all.

My advice was to let the umpire who's responsible for the call make the call.

Originally Posted by jicecone

Protocol or not, we happen to work as a team here, the fact that you have to get in a frenzy about your title out on that field shows me where your coming from.

I'm not sure you know where I'm coming from. I called him UIC because you didn't give his name and that would be his title.
And I'd feel the same way if UIC made a call that was the responsibility of the BU. Either way it's wrong for many reasons.

Originally Posted by jicecone

This happen to work in this situation and I have been around long enough to understand when or not to use it. With or without you approval.

Just two questions
1. When you use this technique is it with or without the permission of your partner?

2. In a similar sitch, would you ever allow your partner to make the call and have to deal with the coach if the call was your responsibility?