Primary Coverage area

[Adam]

Originally Posted by The_Rookie

Discussion at my last Officials meeting on dealing with coaches when asked why a call was not made when its in my partner's primary.

Any advice on dealing with coaches on this question?

"Coach, he had a great look at that play, you'll have to ask him what he saw."

Originally Posted by The_Rookie

Why is it a sensitive issue when one official makes a call outside of his primary area?

1. Because you're usually wrong, no matter how sure you are.
2. Because you're undermining your partner who, for all you know, saw the play and had a reason for passing on any call.
3. Because if you're watching your partner's primary, who's watching yours?