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Originally Posted by The_Rookie
Discussion at my last Officials meeting on dealing with coaches when asked why a call was not made when its in my partner's primary.
Any advice on dealing with coaches on this question?
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"Coach, I was watching a matchup in my area. I trust him to do the same."
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Why is it a sensitive issue when one official makes a call outside of his primary area?
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1. Because you're usually wrong, no matter how sure you are.
2. Because you're undermining your partner who, for all you know, saw the play and had a reason for passing on any call.
3. Because if you're watching your partner's primary, who's watching yours?
If you're working the plate in a baseball game, are you going to make a call at second base?
If you working as a back judge in a football game, are you going to call roughing the passer.
Basketball is no different. Each official has his area of the court to officiate.
Trust your partner.