Your chance to wipe out a bad mechanic

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Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

Yes, but now you've got some catching up to do because you're trailing the runner, which is the absolute worst place to be when making a call.

I'm not sure how far behind I'd be, unless they neither slide nor slow up into the bag. That slight risk is by far out weighed by having more of the entire sequence in front of me. Besides, PU doesn't have anything left to do.

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

The problem comes when you have an advanced umpire with an inexperienced one. Whose mechanics should dictate the other's behavior?

When working ASA it's a moot point.

When not, I would think the more advanced official would suggest doing some things differently and explaining why. That's what we do at every camp I've been a part of.