Blocking Partners

[JRutledge]

Let me ask this question then.

What kinds of things made you guys want block a partner? We all have bad experiences with people, but why block a partner? Or are you just having a disagreement that could be avoided or worked out?

Peace

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

What kinds of things made you guys want block a partner?

Partner cheating with my wife, or girlfriend.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Let me ask this question then.

What kinds of things made you guys want block a partner? We all have bad experiences with people, but why block a partner? Or are you just having a disagreement that could be avoided or worked out?

Peace

I have one guy I would consider blocking, and not because he cannot officiate. Whenever he works games outside of "real" high school games, he is totally unprofessional in how he officiates. He talks to coaches during plays, walks up and down the court, will stare at any attractive woman who passes by (during game action), doesn't attend to rough play, and gives off the general impression that he just doesn't care.

I've worked one HS game with him, it was a very high profile game, and there were no problems. But I worry want would happen in a terrible HS game that wouldn't hold his attention.

[bas2456]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Let me ask this question then.

What kinds of things made you guys want block a partner? We all have bad experiences with people, but why block a partner? Or are you just having a disagreement that could be avoided or worked out?

Peace

The guy I tried to block was lazy and Was only concerned about staying ahead of schedule at the youth tournament we were working so he could go home sooner. By lazy I mean walking up and down the floor and using lazy signaling.

Originally Posted by bas2456

The guy I tried to block was lazy and Was only concerned about staying ahead of schedule at the youth tournament we were working so he could go home sooner. By lazy I mean walking up and down the floor and using lazy signaling.

Soooo pretty much everyone that works summer or weekend rec ball?

[Dad]

Originally Posted by AremRed

Soooo pretty much everyone that works summer or weekend rec ball?

This.

[Nevadaref]

I've had a couple of officials not be truthful about something either on or off the court (when he blew a whistle, what he saw/didn't see, what the coach said, why he is late, one guy lied on his state registration form, etc.). This lack of integrity makes it impossible for me to be a partner with such a person.

[Dad]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

I've had a couple of officials not be truthful about something either on or off the court (when he blew a whistle, what he saw/didn't see, what the coach said, why he is late, one guy lied on his state registration form, etc.). This lack of integrity makes it impossible for me to be a partner with such a person.

Lots of officials will make stuff up when they whiff a block/charge call to make themselves sound like they made the right call.

I don't like it either, but do you block them all?

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by AremRed

Soooo pretty much everyone that works summer or weekend rec ball?

Pretty much.

Peace

[bas2456]

Originally Posted by AremRed

Soooo pretty much everyone that works summer or weekend rec ball?

Hahaha. Actually my experience has been pretty good. An overwhelming majority of the officials I've worked with in these youth tournaments are good officials

[griblets]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Let me ask this question then.

What kinds of things made you guys want block a partner? We all have bad experiences with people, but why block a partner? Or are you just having a disagreement that could be avoided or worked out?

Peace

I have never requested a partner block until this year. Twice during my first game of the season, I had information to present to a partner to allow him to decide if his call was correct. One was blatantly wrong (2 shot foul when the player clearly passed). In both situations, he did not even want the information, shouting in defense of his original call, taking my approach as an insult. Also, he made a face and shook his head in disagreement for all to see on my backcourt call, even though he was C opposite side of the player who was close to me at T. Finally, as I finished reporting a foul, he dipped down from C to demonstratively complain to L about my call for all the players to hear and fans to see. I've seen him act this way to other officials, but this is the first time I've experienced it directly.

I cannot work with someone so unprofessional and judgmental. When I called my commissioner, it only confirmed what he already knew. Many others in our association have also requested to not work with him, and we don't have partner blocks.

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

What kinds of things made you guys want block a partner? We all have bad experiences with people, but why block a partner?

Aggrevated unprofessionalism.

I've only blocked one person. The partner refused to do any pre-game between us, and changed one of my calls on the court without consulting me. His personality screamed, "I don't care." I applied GIGDGO, and blocked him. Thankfully, I've never worked with anyone like that since.

[teebob21]

Originally Posted by bainsey

...I applied GIGDGO...

Get in, get done, get out?

[bas2456]

Originally Posted by teebob21

Get in, get done, get out?

Yup.

[Terrapins Fan]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Let me ask this question then.

What kinds of things made you guys want block a partner? We all have bad experiences with people, but why block a partner? Or are you just having a disagreement that could be avoided or worked out?

Peace

I don't block anyone but I have 1 guy I prefer not to work with. He lacks the drive to move up, 10 years in and still working jv & below. Scores poorly on tests and is critical of his partners. He is often late for assignments. Often he will arrive just before the ball is ready to be tossed. It doesn't matter if it's a 5p start or noon on Saturday. He watches the ball constantly & calls out of his PCA in front of you.

Other than that, he is a joy to work with.