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Mon Jan 14, 2002, 09:03am
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5th grade boys game between 2 small town teams. My 22 year-old partner is working the game even though his brother is playing for A team. Nice guy, and he hasn't seemed biased in any way.
Ball goes OOB on B's baseline. Partner is lead and calls B's ball. I had a clear view and saw A.littlebrother touch ball last. Unfortunately, everyone in the stands saw the same thing. I head towards baseline and ask partner if he called what he meant to call. He says, "Yes," so I back off to my position. Did I handle this correctly? I don't want to show up my partner, and it was in his area. FYI, the next game we worked, my partner says that his brother confessed to touching the ball. I knew I should have made my partner wager something on it! 
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Mon Jan 14, 2002, 09:09am
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I always ask the question "What did you see last"? This way they can tell you. Then you can tell them what you saw last.
It is better than "Hey, you just blew that call". I really hope there was a good reason why he was calling his little bro's game....
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Mon Jan 14, 2002, 09:15am
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"I really hope there was a good reason why he was calling his little bro's game...."
Yep. We're in a really rural area, and we're having a lot of trouble finding officials for elementary games. I think he's doing a good job. This play just happened to involve his brother. Otherwise, I've noticed no bias one way or another, or I would call him on it.
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Mon Jan 14, 2002, 09:26am
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Bard,
I thought you handled it fine. By communicating w/ him, you were subtly letting him know that he might have missed it. Since he didn't accept your help, play on. BTW, I have no problem with him doing his brother's game even if there are other refs available. It's 5th grade for goodness sake! Z
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Mon Jan 14, 2002, 09:29am
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We all have missed a call. no problem. Cover this in the pregame. If my partner comes to me, I'm changing the call. I know my partner will not come to me unless he/she is 110% sure. I would suggest changing your question. Your question ask for an explanation. He has already explained what he saw by making the call. I'm sure you can get plenty of ideas on this forum. I always ask, " did you get a good look". It's just a formality to get together so your partner call make the change.
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Mon Jan 14, 2002, 09:37am
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I agree with Z, no problem with him working this game.
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