Horrific Partner!

[Amesman]

Originally Posted by fullor30

Regarding his umpire jacket, you could have told him not to wear it along with your jacket, at least you'd be in sync on that level.

... or at least told him not to squeeze the strike zone so you could get in and out a little quicker.

But, seriously, GIGDGO really does apply here. Reach as you must to prevent the absurd from taking place. And definitely give your an assignor a tap on the shoulder on this one. (S)he'll appreciate it. Or at least find the "block partners" tab on your assigning software, if you have it.

[bas2456]

Originally Posted by Amesman

... or at least told him not to squeeze the strike zone so you could get in and out a little quicker.

I think you mean widen the zone

[Indianaref]

I am waiting for Bob Jenkins to come in and tell his side of the story.

[Forksref]

Originally Posted by indianaref

i am waiting for bob jenkins to come in and tell his side of the story.

lol !!! :d

[Back In The Saddle]

Two observations.

First, there is a big difference between six years officiating, and having six first years of officiating.

Second, reaching and helping is a contentious issue. We should be able to trust our partners and watch our area. But on a rare occasion where you get a partner who simply does not belong on the floor, I think you have to consider extending some. The best advice I've been given on this is that the farther you have to reach, the bigger it needs to be.

[Amesman]

Originally Posted by Back In The Saddle

The best advice I've been given on this is that the farther you have to reach, the bigger it needs to be.

Exactly. Everything has its time and place.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by Back In The Saddle

First, there is a big difference between six years officiating, and having six first years of officiating.

Or, as we say in the baseball forum: there's a difference between six years' experience and one year's experience six times. (Copyright Jim Evans)

[Back In The Saddle]

Originally Posted by mbyron

Or, as we say in the baseball forum: there's a difference between six years' experience and one year's experience six times. (Copyright Jim Evans)

Ed Zachary!

[fullor30]

Originally Posted by Indianaref

I am waiting for Bob Jenkins to come in and tell his side of the story.

Nice!!!