Calls outside your coverage area...

[JRutledge]

Originally posted by JohnBark
in a jr high girls game i did tonight. being new to officiatlng games. i asked my partner how i did. he said great expect for one call that was "outside" my area. the call was a jump ball and the players were in is area, but with their backs to him. so, my partner's view was blocked. was i wrong to call it? i don't think so. but, i'm new.

my partner wasn't upset. just said don't make calls outside my "L" or coverage area.

your thoughts? thanks!

Look at it this way. There is a reason he passed on it. Maybe he saw the entire thing and decided there was nothing to call. He did not say that to you just to say it. Of course you might have a point of view, but so does he. You have to trust each other out there.

Peace