Blocking Partners

[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.

[SCalScoreKeeper]

3 years of volleyball and I haven't yet been paired with anyone that I would consider blocking.

Originally Posted by SCalScoreKeeper

3 years of volleyball and I haven't yet been paired with anyone that I would consider blocking.

Probably cuz working with a volleyball partner is way different than a basketball partner.

[Freddy]

Originally Posted by Terrapins Fan

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.

Downside: You regret working with this guy because you know your tactful support as a partner during the course of the game confirms in him a false sense of confidence in all the things he's doing wrong.
Upside: Compared to him, you look real good.
Downside: If coaches rate officials, too many lump both partners together and you go down with the ship.
Upside: You get to counsel him during post-game and your genuine concern for what he does wrong results in him being a better referee from that point on.
Downside: He probably won't listen to the feedback you have to offer him.
Upside: You're out of there.
Downside: You'll get him as a partner again.

[Dad]

Originally Posted by Freddy

Downside: You regret working with this guy because you know your tactful support as a partner during the course of the game confirms in him a false sense of confidence in all the things he's doing wrong.
Upside: Compared to him, you look real good.
Downside: If coaches rate officials, too many lump both partners together and you go down with the ship.
Upside: You get to counsel him during post-game and your genuine concern for what he does wrong results in him being a better referee from that point on.
Downside: He probably won't listen to the feedback you have to offer him.
Upside: You're out of there.
Downside: You'll get him as a partner again.

These upsides sound a like like autoban