How to make this call?

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Originally Posted by CajunNewBlue

is it just me or what the heck is the deal with umpires worrying about the "coach" not seeing every detail during a play. the mechanics of gameplay by default prevent the coach from seeing most of the details. like i asked a coach this weekend "are you going to believe me or your lying eyes?" of course this was done in a jokingly manner after he saw the slide marks that ended 2 feet before home plate.

Selling it is part of the job. Trap, Pulled foot, called 3, sell/safe out etc. Its not about the coach, its about making your job easier overall and doing a good job on the field.