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Steve, in HS ball I do have a permanent partner. I am the one who signs the contracts with the schools and I darn well better have a partner to work with. This is the way we work it here. I am sure in larger cities they don't do it this way but we do. It is great because you get to a point where you know exactly what your partner will do in any situation. I have worked in games in ASA where I have had numerous partners and they have hung me out to dry by not being in position. I am sure both ways have their advantages. Either way, I LOVE to umpire.