Getting it right

rockchalk jhawk · #1 (**permalink**) Fri Oct 28, 2011, 12:20pm

If your partner is 110% sure he saw it differently then he darn well better come tell you what he saw.

If your partner is only 99% sure he darn well better act like he agrees with you 110%. And you will in turn act 110% confident that you are the man and that you are right (even if you're not convinced yourself).

It is 99% about presentation and there is no room for indecision on the court. That's a lot of percentages, but I think (hope) you get my point.

JRutledge · #2 (**permalink**) Fri Oct 28, 2011, 01:10pm

This should be pre-gamed every game you work. If your partner has something different they better come with information and information only. It is your call to make or decide. Most of the time you come to me with information and you have talked about this with me before the game, I am going with your call. But if I see something you did not, I might stick with my call. But if you pre-game this you should know the feelings of your partners and what is the best way to handle this.

Peace

SE Minnestoa Re · #3 (**permalink**) Fri Oct 28, 2011, 01:53pm

My favorite was many years ago. I was working with a guy who "struggled". A ball bounced off the red girl's shoulder and out of bounds. My partner gave the ball to red. I strolled over and asked him if he didn't see the ball bounce off the shoulder. He said no so we got it fixed and corrected. I went back to my spot and the red coach says "I hope you feel really good about showing up your partner like that."

Two free throws later we were ready to continue.

deecee · #4 (**permalink**) Fri Oct 28, 2011, 11:35pm

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Originally Posted by rockchalk jhawk

If your partner is 110% sure he saw it differently then he darn well better come tell you what he saw.

If your partner is only 99% sure he darn well better act like he agrees with you 110%. And you will in turn act 110% confident that you are the man and that you are right (even if you're not convinced yourself).

It is 99% about presentation and there is no room for indecision on the court. That's a lot of percentages, but I think (hope) you get my point.

Ill tell you what if Im 100% sure im still coming in to help. don't see how anyone can be 110% but I digress.

I have had instances where i go and ask my partner if they are happy with their look or if they saw it bounce of X teams hand/foot/elbow/etc. and they say no and don't change it.

If it's bang bang and pretty vague I EXPECT my partner to ask for help. I know I would. but half the time i go with a live and die by the call philosophy the other half i offer unsolicited help. Depends on the situation and the partner.