A tale of 2 partners.

[referee99]

In my local HS association, there is an Arbiter-based evaluation system.

Earlier in the season I had two partners who I gave fairly equal, if less than flattering evals based on their performances. I was once again paired with the both of them this week -- what an eye-opener!

Tonight I had Partner B and he was EXACTLY the same. Quirky, hard to get into rythym with. I point to an inbounds spot, he makes stuff up and takes it in somewhere else. I mean, even if your partner is wrong about a backcourt violation being inbounded at the spot of the violation, does it make sense to 'overrule' him and wag yer head and point to the division line? Heck, you can royally have yer head up yer ***, but I will honor your indication of where the ball will be inbounded. LOL.

Yesterday, Partner A did a 180° on me! In our last game he had an ipod under his jacket during warmups! "Partner, I've got 11 down here... er, PARTNER!!"

Officiated our previous game from half court as the trail, we were never in sync. Tired? Bored? dunno, but it wasn't fun.

Last night, we have a Boys JV contest that ultimately goes double OT. I couldn't have asked for a better partner. On the same page all night, good communicator, we were in sync.

I guess you can't always hold a persons performance on one night up as their 'quality' EVERY time. Most of the time probably, but you can have redemption!