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Originally posted by CecilOne
We also have to factor in not guessing an out; so if not sure about the pulled foot, the BR is safe unless the PU says no pull. And if the play is that close the BR would be running through the base, probably not going anywhere else, which means the safe call can be easily corrected.
I disagree with making the call before at least looking to the PU who should have seen it even if sliding toward 3rd. If no immediate response, call safe and ask again after the play.
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I'm not talking about guessing an out. I am talking about making a call based on the information the umpire has available. If you want to be that precise, a BU should never call an out at 1B from the C position anytime they are not absolutely sure the defender was in contact with the base while holding the ball.
There is no doubt that checking with your partner would not be that difficult at the lower ages, but as the level rises and especially in the SP game, you may not have the time to check without affecting another runner or defensive option.
Tue Mar 02, 2004, 01:53pm
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