[mick]

Originally posted by rockyroad
It is exactly because of the fact that my integrity is on the line that I need to make the effort to be "in synch" with my partners...again, I am not saying that I will make up calls, or try to mirror them if they aren't calling anything...but the integrity of myself and my partners goes right out the window when the exact same play is called in two (or more) different ways each time it happens...

dj,

That is sometimes a hard line to follow, especially when your partner kicks a rule.

example: a jump shot get touched hard enough to stop the release - partner calls a travel. (You won't make that call, like you said, because it ain't right)

example: a jump stop and your partner calls a travel - same ol', same ol'

example: dribbler gets lightly measured once, partner calls a handcheck - I find it hard to believe you'll follow your partner's lead.

On the level that you officiate, I would guess your partner that is screwing up better follow your lead.

mick