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Originally posted by Junker
Rut, thanks for the thoughts. My question was about specific things you look for with new partners once the game has begun. My big one is making eye contact at every whistle. When I see my partner making eye contact with me at all the early whistles, I know that it's going to be somewhat easy to get on the same page because there will be pretty good communication between us.
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I can tell a lot about an official in the first few minutes of a game.
1. If his pants are faded and too short (like he's expecting a flood) I'm half expecting a rough game.
2. If he/she is not hustling I'm pretty sure it's going to be a rough game.
3. Poor mechanics, not wanting to switch on fouls etc. I know I'm going to have a rough game.
When this happens I call my primary and if I happen to see an obvious foul in my partners primary I'll call that as well. Unfortunately you will be judged by the company you keep.