Making Calls out of your primary.

[zeedonk]

OK, this is also relevant for me because with my nearly one whole year of experience, I find myself with wandering eyes on occasion (you will all be happy to know I am doing it less and less! at least I think I am).

I try very hard to stay in my area, and I tell my partners this exact line during pregame, so they know that I know that they may be concerned about my straying... I don't think I do it a lot, but a situation like a call in the paint where most players are packed in there- I might see an elbow to the back or a hold from behind that my partner might not see. If its off-ball, I'll get it right away. If it's on a drive or a rebound/tap, I TRY to hold my whistle to see if my partner has anything. If he passes (or didn't see it) and I decide to get it, I usually come loud with a "FROM BEHIND" or other verbal indication that hopefully lets the lead know that I'm not trying to poach or make him/her look bad.

Or is this still a bad idea no matter how you slice it?

Z