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I think it depends on the situation. We all probably had a "know it all" or "I'll handle it for you" partner when we were just starting. While what I told my children when they were growing up is true...It is less painful to learn from the mistakes of others than from your own mistakes...it is not always the best way to learn.
When I was considered one of the vets in our chapter I took the approach of letting a partner handle the situation in their own way...but always keeping the best interest of the crew in mind. If they gave a stop sign to a coach I always asked what was said or if it was just a sign. Then I would be more aware of what was said and reinforced the "warning" with the coach. A great many coaches test newer officials and I wanted to make sure they understoon that I was not new and they were on notice. Sometimes I told my partner to let me handle it from there...if it appeared he was "excitable"...sometime I gave them a chance to handle it, but never let it go too far.
A good official should be able to read his partner just like they read the coaches and players.
Just my opinion and approach.
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