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Good partner = solid pregame, philosphies discussed and middle ground met. Call the game on the same page, leaving little reason for the coaches to complain about any one official. Consistent throughout the game. Communicate well with each other, not ego-driven or unable to accept information if partner saw a call differently. Willing to assist partner without trying to overrule him/her.
Bad partner = shows up just prior to game without advance warning, runs on the floor without conferring with partner, over-officiates the game from opening tip, unwilling to work with partner(s), no verbal or signal communication, thinks s/he is right on every call, condescending to all involved in the game (including partners), BSing the game just to get out the door
Just a small list I have been able to compile in my short (5 years) time as an official.
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Nature gave men two ends - one to sit on and one to think with. Ever since then man's success or failure has been dependent on the one he used most.
-- George R. Kirkpatrick
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