Partner makes incomplete call.....

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Originally Posted by Dholloway1962

Therein lies the problem with the way OBS is to be called by umpires. The rule itself is good but the mechanic has an issue. When an umpire calls OBS the runner is protected based on the judgement of the umpire. How in the heck is anyone supposed to know how far the umpire is protecting? Different umpires award different bases based on what they see. There has to be a way of letting coaches/runners know how far a runner is protected instead of guessing.

Absolutely not. That would just create more problems and complaint.

Coaches and players should play the game as it unfolds in front of them, not based on what they may or may not see or hear from an umpire. Coaches should coach the play, not the call.