Fri Feb 24, 2006, 09:07pm
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Join Date: Jan 2004
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Originally posted by JRutledge
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Originally posted by robertclasalle
I agree, we can't overrule, but some diplomacy and tact always goes a long way. It's all in the delivery. One other thing that needs to be said is this: if your partner comes to you like that, in the middle of the play, be receptive to what he has to say. Don't let your hormones get in the way. Let's not forget, it's not about us, it's about them (the players), it's their game, let's try to get the call right. I blew a call about 2 weeks ago and beat myself up over it. I could have fixed it immediately, but didn't, because I would have made myself look bad. Next time, I'm fixing it. I always tell a new partner in a pre-game, if you see something I miss, even if in my area of responsibility, call it, you'll never hear me complain that you should not be making calls in my area. Also, I agree with this thread title, "Call what you see," and add "and don't call what you don't see."
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What makes you think that you are right and your partner is wrong in those situations? You should be trying to get the call right on the initial call, not getting it right after the call is made. We all make mistakes and some things are up for debate, but not on the floor. Not a travel call or a double dribble call. I have no problem with offering information, but what if your partner completely disagrees with you and saw something else?
Peace
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Then let it go. And I never said I was right and my partner was wrong. I said, be tactful, discuss it, try to fix it if possible. But, if possible, get it right. And if we all got the call right to begin with, then we could close this web site. And I respectfully diaagree, even a travel or double dribble could take a team out of a title game, we owe it to them to get it right, even "on the floor." (IMHO)
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