Gray area-mechanics

[Andy]

Since my name was mentioned, I will chime in.

Yes, one of the most well respected clinicians and fast pitch umpires in the world initially taught to go for help immediately before making the call with the thought that the PU's first responsibility in this situation is the pulled foot/swipe tag at first base.

I have since come around to the other way of thinking and now teach in accordance with the ASA method. Make your call based on what you can see, let the play finish, then go for help if needed. If your PU partner is able to give you any additional information, consider that and rule accordingly, if not, stick with the call.

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by Andy

Make your call based on what you can see, let the play finish, then go for help if needed. If your PU partner is able to give you any additional information, consider that and rule accordingly, if not, stick with the call.

A good description of lots of calls, if not all.