Can your partner change a judgment call?

[Andy]

Originally posted by WestMichBlue
But what if the difference between you and your partner is more of a judgment, or timing call? Let’s say you are in “C”, hot grounder to F6 who throws (low) to F3 in plenty of time to get B-R. However, F3 bobbles the ball and it is on the ground. He puts his glove over the ball and picks it up. “SAFE” you emphatically signal. Pointing down, you say “ball’s on the ground.”

Of course the defensive coach disagrees with you. “How could you possibly make that Blankity Blank call” he demands? “Simple, coach. Your F3 did not have the ball when the runner’s foot hit the base.” Coach and players aren’t buying it; ask that you confer with your partner. Now what?

I tell the coach that I saw the ball on the ground when the runner hit the bag. If the coach just wants to argue that, I am not going to check with my partner. I made the call, it stands.

If the coach states that he saw something that I did not because I was blocked by a runner or fielder, then I would honor his request to get help.

I also agree 100% with Raoul's answer about going for help before you make the call, if necessary.