Wed Apr 21, 2004, 09:52am
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[QUOTE] Originally posted by footlocker
[QUOTE]Originally posted by rainmaker
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And most partners won't offer unsolicited help, either. I mean, they will only make a suggestion if they are asked. What this usually means is that they respect the dignity of the other ref and don't want to belittle their partner or betray their partner's trust by causing others to question his judgment
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I disagree Juulie. I will offer unsolicited help if, and only if, I am absolutely, positively certain that I am right. If I believe the call is wrong, its not enough. Furthermore, it is the goal of my partner and myself to get the call right. I would betray my partners trust if I was absolutely certain of a call that he made was wrong (I speaking of OOB here, I'd never offer an opinion on a foul/violation call) and I kept my mouth shut. I'll let him know what I saw. If I offer that, then he knows I am sure without a doubt. That is the level of trust most officials I know work with.
BTW, this happens maybe once every 3-5 games.
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Originally posted by rainmaker
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Remember that the partner is going to be wrong as often as the calling official is. Just because the partner sees it going in your favor, doesn't make him smarter! (insert cute smilie here)
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Again, seeing it go the other way and being sure enough to say something are very different. If my partner interjects with some information, it's right and I want to hear it.
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Originally posted by TigerBball
So, I will remain calm on the sidelines knowing I don't know it all. I bet you wish all coaches were as mild mannered as me.
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You mean "as mild mannered as I."
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While I agree with what you say I don't think we should limit ourselves to offering new information to when we are absolutely certain we are right. If you think you saw something your partner did not then go tell him. Only takes a second or 2.
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