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Old Tue May 21, 2013, 03:37pm
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Originally Posted by Andy View Post
This is my stance. Having a strong knowledge of the rules and when to apply what rule in which situation provides an inner confidence to make a call, know that you are ruling appropriately, and are able to confidently explain your call based on the rules. Knowing and using the rules appropriately is a foundation of good game management.

The colleague that I am having this exchange with likes to brag that he doesn't know the rules as good as he should, but he is such a good "game manager" that it doesn't really matter.
He is surviving due to good game management; he could be flourishing, not merely surviving. A knowledgable coach could set him up for a big fall.
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