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After reading the previous messages, I can only say this:
Don't work in your partner's primary, regardless of the reason, especially at the varsity level.
Your partner, regardless of your opinion of him, has been assigned this game. You have your responsibilities on the court, and they involve off-ball officiating in your primary area.
If you start calling fouls (or questionable violations) in your partner's primary, the following will happen:
(1) Your partner will think you are poaching. I've had partners do this (even this season) and it is really hard to not get annoyed, especially when you've made a conscious decision to not blow the whistle.
(2) Anyone knowledgable will think you are overstepping your bounds.
(3) Anyone REALLY knowlegdable (such as a supervisor or assignor or other officials) will write you off as a ball-watcher.
Better a foul goes uncalled, in my opinion, then for someone to think I'm a ball-watcher.
Have a good pregame, control what you can control, and do your job.
And don't give the game back. Part of being a top official is being able to work with all types of partners.
Rich
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