Getting the call right

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Sam It has been said a few times in this post the umpire have certain responsibilities. So think about it I am the BU making a close call at 1st (my call). I call her safe. The D coach comes running out and does not ask if the foot was pulled (in this case it was not), but to tell me she was out and I need to go to my partner for help. Now let's say I am a rookie and I go to my partner (also a rookie) and he tells me that he had her out. So I change my call. Oy Vey

What do you think the O Coach is going to do? What question might he/she ask? How do I justify changing my call? Why is the PUs judgment (running down the line) any better than mine?

So come out with the right questions. Did she pull her foot? Did F4 run right in front of you block your sight so you had to call her safe? Just think of a question to ask that will justify the blue going to his/her partner for help. It is that easy. Otherwise stay in your dugout and passively tell the blue what you thought of the call by telling your players you thought she was out.