Partner makes a call and you know it wasn't correct

[Loudwhistle]

Originally Posted by johnsonboys03

Let me start off by saying I know my eyes weren't were they were suppose to be.
I was working with a guy that it was only his 5th game ever officiated. So when there was nothing going on but stillness in my primary I would glance out and see how he was doing (positioning mechanics and so forth) again I know I shouldn't have been. But anyway I see him counting on a closely gaurded situation. A1 stops his dribble and picks up the ball on I'm assuming his 3 count. I see him not switch hands which led me to expect what was next... whistle blows "5". I didn't change the call or even question him until halftime in the officials room. Correct handling?

I would have had a very private conversation with him at the next time out or dead ball. Politely tell him where he is going wrong being very careful not to use any hand or arm movements that may tip off coaches or fans what the conversation is about. I think its very important not to embarress him publicly (think how you would like to have a mistake pointed out, probably why you waited until halftime) What makes you think you can "change the call?" You can't.