[mick]

I'm not afraid to reach for a call, nor am I territorial.

The larger picture to me is that this was a judgment on T's part. If I question that judgment call, "Where do I stop?"

Do I rip him every time he calls a block on a stationary defender?

("Hey, partner the defender didn't even twitch!")

Do I question him every time he calls a travel when the dribbler steps twice with his free foot?

("Gees, partner, his pivot remained planted!")

NO! I won't go to my partner and question him unless:

He's looking at me for help.

The crowd was all over the call, and so was I.

I won't even question him if he calls traveling on a throw-in.

In many games, I see partners make wrong calls that are contrary to the rules. We'll talk about it (later), but unless it's flagrant or fragrant (just stinks up the gym), I'm gonna trust him to either live with it, or to ask for help. I'm ready to assist, but look at me, or come to me, or something.

In the sitch, T sold the call and made an uncomfortable bed, that is what I think the clinician missed. That is where, I think, the clinician "kicked it" with his suggestion.

mick