2 umpire mechanics question

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This has been mentioned, but I thought I'd just throw one more response to the thread. It's the base umps call, and you are right - the PU does have the best angle. That is, if s/he is paying attention. I will go over this exact thing in my pre-game with my partner, especially if I have not worked with that person much. I want to be sure that the PU knows that I will be taking it (if I'm the BU) and that s/he has to watch it too. As the BU just don't do what my BU partner did to me this weekend. BU in C position, dive back to 3rd and a throw from the catcher. BU is blocked by the 3rd baseman and immediatley calls time and comes to me for the call. Of course, I don't have the angle either. He should have at least made a call, and then discussed it if he felt the need (if asked by coach). Same thing with the call at first that you ask about, make the call, then discuss it if need be.