Pre-Games

[WI REF]

I work about 95% of my games with the same partner. What we try to do early in the season is to go over any NEW rule changes and how we will handle them. We also decide who is going to be the Ref and who will be the umpire for that game. We talk about what we are going to tell the Timer and Scorer at the table before that game. We also talk about what we will be saying in the COACHES/CAPTAINS meeting before the game. We try and remind each other NOT to bring up anything about what we will be calling during the game. We don't want to put ourselves into a situation where we say we are going to watch for something in particular and then don't call it. That only gives the coaches something to talk to us about during the game. I think the most important thing is to try and get each other on the same page for the game.
1. Who will handle the last shot.
2. Administrating any 'T's' if we have them.
3. Covering the court with back court pressure.
4. Making sure we have the shooter on a foul.
5. Making EYE CONTACT with each other during the game.

These are just some of the things that we try and make sure that we are on the same page with. The biggest thing is to remember that you and your partner are a team. If you need to discuss a call with each other then take the time to get it right.