SHOW ME THE BALL !
Was taught to ask this question in a clinic many years ago. And there is only one time when you ask it... The umpire feels the tag was good (in time to call an out) but feels uncertain as to control of the ball.... if the player comes up with the ball securely controlled, then the umpire must call an out.
In the original scenario stated by OhioGray, the umpire was obviously confused and employed poor timing in making his judgement. Hesitating and asking to see the ball would have solved his problems and led to getting the call correct without creating any confusion.
Just words of wisdom for the uninitiated... some only learn by "Trial by fire."
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"There are no superstar calls. We don't root for certain teams. We don't cheat. But sometimes we just miss calls." - Joe Crawford
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Mon Jun 02, 2003, 01:51pm
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