You have to see this one!

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Originally Posted by rbmartin

The most important things we can learn from this is, whatever level you are working as an umpire,..
a) learn , know and discuss the ground rules of the facility you are working before the game.
b) before the game, make a thorough walk around of the field to see if there is anything beyond the fence (poles, trees, signage etc) which can fool you into making an improper call.

And the most important one:

Make sure you or your partners can see what really happens!!

Several times in two man we are stuck with one set of eyes watching the ball into the sun or light blue sky, and standing there hoping someone makes a move that helps you determine what actually happened. Your partner is diong his job watching the runners and well, we have all been there. Hell, anyone can get it right with replay.