rom the 1970s I remember Billy Swan's country-western song that "crossed over" to become a big hit:

If you got a problem, I don't care what it is
If you need a hand, I can assure you this:
I can help, I've got two strong arms and I can help
It would sure do me good to do you good;
Let me help

I'm going to consider two situations where the field umpire can ask for, and expect to get, help from the UIC. They are very specific occurrences but not fantasy plays; that is, they happen with great frequency. Of course, some associations, like mine, extend this material to include other instances, but that's another article altogether.

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