Pre game

[Terrapins Fan]

Billy Mac, This is what I was looking for. Thank you. This helps a lot. and so did the others...BTW, I will be looking up the post by rainmaker.

I don't know how I missed that.

[Mountaineer]

I also say it depends on who I am with but a bit different than JRut. If I am working with people I have worked a lot with previously, I typically don't have a long pregame. There are a couple of guys that I work with 6 or 7 times a year - those are the games that we don't dwell for long periods on pregames. It gets scaled from there. If it's a one-time shot, it will certainly be a complete pregame - or if they are from another board. I will always be sure to say, I'll stay the f--- out of your area - please stay the f--- out of mine! I did freak a guy out tonight with that line . . . unfortunately, about 2 min into the game, it became painfully clear that he didn't understand what I meant by that line.

[Terrapins Fan]

Now, here's the problem I have.....

The Line...

I am an official and you are an official....If I see something that you missed and it's in your area, isn't it better for all of us, if I make the call?

[bigwhistle]

Originally Posted by Terrapins Fan

Now, here's the problem I have.....

The Line...

I am an official and you are an official....If I see something that you missed and it's in your area, isn't it better for all of us, if I make the call?

Not necessarily!!!! It depends on the situation. If you are leaving your area to fish in somebody else's pond, the call had better improve the game. For example, if you think your partner missed a travel, you coming into his primary to get it probably will hurt the overall game more than help it. However, if you happen to notice a rough foul (elbows, etc) and come and get that, the game will be improved by the call being made.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Terrapins Fan

Now, here's the problem I have.....

The Line...

I am an official and you are an official....If I see something that you missed and it's in your area, isn't it better for all of us, if I make the call?

Because you could be wrong. If I pass on something that was in my area and I had a great look at, you will not make me happy by coming from out of no where making a call. I better have been screened off or a play that everyone in the gym could see but me. If I get a good look at it, we are likely going to have some words about it later. Both of us being an official does not give you the right to call anything you "think" you see.

Peace

[Johnny Ringo]

BillyMac says:
Last Shot
99% of the time, the Trail will be responsible for the call.

Huh?

99% of the time trail is not tableside? Thought the official opposite table has this call...? The the C has it 1%. please explain BillyMac.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by Johnny Ringo

BillyMac says:
Last Shot
99% of the time, the Trail will be responsible for the call.

Huh?

99% of the time trail is not tableside? Thought the official opposite table has this call...? The the C has it 1%. please explain BillyMac.

Just guessing, but I think that Billy is referring to 2-man only.