Pass into the line, thought processes

[sportsump2003]

When, as an Umpire, when you read pass, you should start towards the line. If you were not sure that the ball was tipped and it touches A56 and you are not sure if he is beyond the NZ, then no flag. I go with if you are not sure, then he is in or behind the NZ. If he WAS beyond the NZ then drop the flag and after the play you can ask your partners if it was touched or not. You can always wipe it off if it wasn't. If it was you have a righteous flag. If the ball touches A56 in or behind the NZ whether or not the ball was tipped doesn't matter, no foul for illegal touching. There has to be an intentional act to possess. You asked yourself the right questions. Was the pass tipped by B, was A56 in or beyond the NZ, was the touching by A56 from in or behind the NZ intentional. In time these questions for an Umpire come immediately, but naturally.