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Old Tue May 10, 2005, 10:42am
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All calls should reflect the importance of the call. An umpire should sell a call for a few reasons:

Make sure the players hear and understand the call. Sometimes players get so wrapped up in the play, they are not going to hear or see a routine out.

The sell eliminates the thought of any indecision on the umpire's behalf. Even a wrong call, the coach cannot question your decisiveness.

The sell brings you closer to the play (but not smothering) and gives the impression that you couldn't have been in a better position to make that call.

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