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I agree with most of the sentiment expressed so far, but there are always ways to make a game run more smoothly even with a bad partner.
-Before the game, presuming you have the assignment in advance, make a phone call to touch base with the other official, confirm time and place and when you'll arrive. At that point you might be able to have some sort of pregame, or at the least, the other official knows you're serious. Also, set the tone by not cutting corners with the pregame procedure.
-During the game, if my partner calls in my area several times (which annoys me a lot), I will generally meet him during a TO and mention something for him to watch for off ball. For instance, team A's using a lot of off ball screens and basket cuts, keep an eye on #12, make sure his screens are legal, make sure D's not bumping cutters. That way, you give your partner something to watch for, when a lot of times at this level, they don't know what to watch for. Generally, this works, when it doesn't it makes for a long day. I've never had a guy keep blowing my sideline, but if it happened, I'd remind him of the proper coverage areas at my next chance.
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