Inning ending mistake

[MNBlue]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

And there are "trick plays" that are also against the rules in ASA, such as a fake tag. ASA establishes that they can and will draw a line for deceptive plays. I'm of the camp that if a coach yells out the incorrect number of outs, I will declare the correct number of outs (in a non-directed manner). Just about every time, it's been due to a simple mistake, and it's been appreciated by the players whose games I've called.

If I have someone stating a number of outs different from what I have, I am going to make sure that what I have is correct. I don't want to do something stupid because I didn't know the correct number of outs.

I will call time, yank my mask, and ask my partner how many outs he has. If he agrees with me, we continue playing. If he disagrees with me, I am going to the scorekeepers to make sure I have the correct number. If what I do, helps everyone get on the same page, so be it. If what I do spoils some secret plot by the defense or offense to trick the other one, so be it.