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Originally posted by Mark Padgett
OK - enough nonsense. Since the board is slow this summer, let's get into some philosophy.
List the three most important attributes you want in a partner. I'll start.
1) good rules knowledge
2) good communication skills
3) keeps importance of game in perspective by demonstrating occasional humor
I'm serious about the last one. There's nothing worse than working with someone who thinks a kids basketball game is the most serious event on the face of the earth.
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1) I would change that to good game knowledge. It's important to know the rules, but I think it's better to the game overall. Perhaps someone who has been a former player or (gasp!) coach who has a working knowledge of the game can better apply the rules as they are intended.
2) Absolutely. Your partner may make all the right calls, but if they don't know how to communicate them, it will be a long game.
3) Would be nice, but I have known people who aren't good at humor, and when they try to be funny it comes out feeling forced and wrong. I would think it's better to be relaxed and comfortable; not appearing too uptight and nervous. If you have a partner that has a sense of humor, also knowing when to use it can be just as important. Just remember to have fun!