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I think the key here is whether your partner was just a newbie getting his feet wet, or a newbie who is lazy and just doesn't care. As long as my partner shows effort and looks like he's trying out there and wants to improve, this game is a good game to point him in the right direction and help him work on things. But if this is simply a guy who doesn't care, I'd let the assignor know what happened. I absolutely hate working a game, no matter what level, with someone who doesn't care. I give my best effort in every game, whether it's varsity, intramurals, rec ball or 4th grade girls, and anything less is disrespecting the game and the players. I once worked with a guy in a rec game who I thought was a rookie, calling out of his area, not going all the way down as the lead and even not stopping the clock on fouls and violations. I found out later that this guy was a former collegiate ref and I was floored. I'd work any game, any time with a newbie who tries than this "college" ref who doesn't care.
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