Block/Charge out of primary

[truerookie]

Originally Posted by grunewar

I find this type situatuion most difficult during Rec games when I'm with a very junior partner who is just learning the game. I don't want to reach into his area, I want him to call the game and know I have his back and trust his judgement. But, from where I may stand it looks bad, and both coaches look to me to make the call. Of couse, one will be happy and one not so much..... It's all judgement and situational to me. Sometimes I reach and get it, other times I defer. If I do reach though, I talk to my partner at the first opportunity and explain why.

You know, I once had a conversation with a respected official. We discussed making calls outside your area when working with LESS EXPERIENCED officials.

The official took a stance similar to Rockyroad. However, He made a good point of always asking the LESS EXPERIENCED official what did he/she see on the play. Thus, turning it into a teaching point about how judgement can make or break an official(s) assignment status. Moving up versus not moving up.