What is the most frustrating thing your partner(s) have done?

[Back In The Saddle]

Originally posted by oatmealqueen
Sometimes what may appear as a lollygag, may really be something else.
Getting subs in, checking for 6 players on the floor, observing benches, or many, many other things could be going on.
I agree that one should hustle, but sometimes, there is other bizness to tend to.

Taking time to take care of bizness does not bother me. In fact, I learned a mechanic I really like from one of these same partners. It is to stop at mid-court with one hand raised until all the substitutions are complete, then move off to your next position. I think it looks a lot sharper than beckoning the subs in on my way down court, which is what I used to do. (feel free to roll your eyes at the new guy)

No, it's simply enduring a partner's long, leisurely stroll from back court to the far endline while everybody else is already in position. No subs. Nothing unusual happening. That frustrates me.

But, perhaps I'm missing an opportunity. Perhaps I could use the time to check the team fouls on the scoreboard, check the possession arrow, re-count the players on the floor, or other useful dead-ball officiating activities. Maybe I could even attempt to be sociable and talk to the thrower while we wait. Ahhh, lemonade!