One Man Game

[budjones05]

Today, my partner didn't show up and I had to do the first half by myself. Have any of you guys ever had to do a game by yourself and what are the "proper mechanics" for a one man crew?

[tjones1]

I've never had to work a game by myself. However, the best mechanics I think and heard people do is to work from free throw line to free throw line. Also, just do the best you can. The coaches will hopefully understand.

[tonyp]

I've done it - not much fun.

FT line to FT line side line away from the benches. Try to get the coaches to help with the other side line. If they disagree and you can't see it, it's a jump.

[blindzebra]

Had to do it on Tuesday when I got the call at 1 seeing if I could cover the freshmen game, my partner would do the JV and then we'd both do the varsity...trouble is the official that was supposed to work the 2 games with us didn't show.

I did 3 quarters of the frosh game alone, and ended up doing all 3 games...boys games to boot...55-53, 62-58 and 93-73 oh what fun! I'm in better shape than I thought.

I work it like I do trail...FT line extended to high by the center circle. Get where you need to be for the play, and sometimes you have to guess on the results of contact that you weren't in position to see...hate to do it, but game control trumps getting a good look when you are alone.

[TimTaylor]

Originally Posted by tonyp

I've done it - not much fun.

FT line to FT line side line away from the benches. Try to get the coaches to help with the other side line. If they disagree and you can't see it, it's a jump.

I agree on both counts - had to do it twice so far this year due to partner being late..........

[Ref_ Fred]

Two years ago had to do it and I won't ever again. I did exactly as stated above free throw to free throw. under the board it was getting a bit rough, didn't see it and had one guy throw an elbow to the gut, fight broke out. had a couple of broken noses. I will not expose myself to any liabilities. My assignors know it. Although most of my games now are School ball and everyone shows up for that.

[mick]

What tonyp said.

[26 Year Gap]

Opening night. There are two schools within 12 miles of one another with the same name. [some guy left both towns money to build schools] 20 minutes before game time as my partner & I are heading up to the floor, a knock comes on the door. I open it and the guy asks,"Are you Greg?" "No," I replied. Then to my partner, "Are you Greg?" "No", he replied. "Well, I am supposed to be working with Greg tonight at ______. Uh-oh. Am I at the wrong _____?"

Greg, I figure, at least started his game solo.