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Originally Posted by Manny A
The problem is, we have too many colleagues in the trade that will acquiesce to a coach's request to go to a partner for help, so it's expected as the norm. They need to get a pair (no disrespect to the lady umpires) and tell the coach, "Don't need help, coach. I'm right on top of the play."
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I have been guilty of this. I've gone for help too quickly when I was only 98% sure I'd made the right call, rather than 100%.
I've gotten better. Now I say NO if I'm in position, had a good angle, and am reasonable certain of what I've seen. And to parrot Andy, I make the coach tell me why they want the help and what they saw. If it's judgment only, nice talking to you but let's play ball.