Guidance Requested

[Rufus]

Thanks for the confirmation of what I thought. The situation came up last night in a close game with little time left on the clock. I called it like I saw it and was very clear in my mechanics, both stopping the clock and indicating direction. I did confer with my partner but he came up double-cherries (rightfully so, he was looking for a push by A1 and didn't see the tap).

I'll definitely make sure I'm in position to see who knocked it out, call it clearly, and move on with life. Thanks again.

[jdw3018]

Originally Posted by Rufus

Thanks for the confirmation of what I thought. The situation came up last night in a close game with little time left on the clock. I called it like I saw it and was very clear in my mechanics, both stopping the clock and indicating direction. I did confer with my partner but he came up double-cherries (rightfully so, he was looking for a push by A1 and didn't see the tap).

I'll definitely make sure I'm in position to see who knocked it out, call it clearly, and move on with life. Thanks again.

If you are certain of your call - and it's your call to make - don't go to your partner. Make the call. Going to your partner only calls into question whether you saw it.

If your partner has information for you that he believes you couldn't see, then he should come to you. If you don't have clear information, then you should go to your partner.

[gordon30307]

Originally Posted by jdw3018

If you are certain of your call - and it's your call to make - don't go to your partner. Make the call. Going to your partner only calls into question whether you saw it.

If your partner has information for you that he believes you couldn't see, then he should come to you. If you don't have clear information, then you should go to your partner.

You should rarely go to your partner. When the whole bench, Coach and crowd is complaining maybe just maybe you're wrong (even though you think your right) go to your partner if he/she has info. for you it's your decision to either change or stick with your call. If you don't change it at least you checked. Never say never. When I'm Lead on a three person crew and the ball goes out of bounds on the weak side about 90% of the time I'm looking to the Center for help every one knows I didn't see it because I'm off ball. And I don't like secret signals. Go strong and I'll mirrror my partner. Rarely have to go to the arrow.

[jdw3018]

Originally Posted by gordon30307

You should rarely go to your partner. When the whole bench, Coach and crowd is complaining maybe just maybe you're wrong (even though you think your right) go to your partner if he/she has info. for you it's your decision to either change or stick with your call. If you don't change it at least you checked. Never say never. When I'm Lead on a three person crew and the ball goes out of bounds on the weak side about 90% of the time I'm looking to the Center for help every one knows I didn't see it because I'm off ball. And I don't like secret signals. Go strong and I'll mirrror my partner. Rarely have to go to the arrow.

I agree - if you don't know what happened, you go to your partner.

My post was regarding a situation when it's your call and you're pretty sure you're right. In those situations, go strong with your call and rely on your partner to come to you if he has information.

OOB calls are harder than many give credit for. There's a lot of action to watch, and all of us have blown that call. But, you can't go to your partner every time you're less than 100% sure. If you're completely unsure, then yes, but if you have information that makes you fairly certain, and your partner likely doesn't have any more information than you, go strong with your call.

[ca_rumperee]

I'm lead, Green ball in the far corner.
Pass into Green cutter in the key, misses her completely
White player touches pass, which keeps going toward my sideline.
I have a Green player in front of me, all I see is her backside.
She is near ball, but I can't see any touch.

Ball goes out on my sideline.
Arm raised, air in whistle, and quick glance at partners body language.
He's not moving toward other end, so I have
"Green!"
White coach is close to me groans.
"Partner, have anything?"
Shakes head no.
Off we go. Green ball.