Mechanics Help Please

[Warren Willson]

Originally posted by harmbu
My question is what is the proper mechanic on the tag play.

I'm going to shock the socks off've some people here and AGREE, again wholeheartedly, with Dave Hensley's summary of the available mechanics in this situation.

St Louis Blue and I follow the 2nd option as a matter of course, primarily because we both regularly work with partners who are equally familiar with the mechanic.

I once followed the second method with an unfamiliar partner and was surprised to get the response "What do you want to know for?" At that point I had a (private) conference with my PU partner to explain that I was blocked on the tag play, etc. He was most surprised that I could ask his help. I said sure I could, as long as I hadn't made the call first and been influenced to ask by a coach.

It is unacceptable to go for help on a pulled foot situation AFTER you have made a call and AFTER you have had a conference with either coach. The point is there should be no need to wait that long if you have any doubt, just like on a checked swing attempt.

Hope this helps

Cheers