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BillyMac Sun Jan 15, 2012 01:15pm
If At First You Don't Succeed ... Doesn't Work For Me ...
 
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Originally Posted by Snaqwells (Post 813565)
I did it yesterday, and the table saved me. I started reporting the color and number of the shooter rather than the fouler.
I've tried, many times, but I can't remember both numbers. When I've tried in the past, I've often mixed them up when reporting to the table. I will know what my shooter looks like, red hair, glasses, etc., but I no longer bother to identify his, or her, number. If there are two "shooters" in the area of the foul, I will physically point out the shooter to my partner. I tell my partner this in every pregame. It's just something that I can't do, just like some people can't both walk, and chew gum.

Camron Rust Sun Jan 15, 2012 02:01pm
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Originally Posted by BillyMac (Post 813574)
I've tried, many times, but I can't remember both numbers. When I've tried in the past, I've often mixed them up when reporting to the table. I will know what my shooter looks like, red hair, glasses, etc., but I no longer bother to identify his, or her, number. If there are two "shooters" in the area of the foul, I will physically point out the shooter to my partner. I tell my partner this in every pregame. It's just something that I can't do, just like some people can't both walk, and chew gum.
What I try to do is not remember the "numbers" but a statement....
32 fouled 12.
Seems easier than remembering to "numbers" and where they go. In the end, it is the same info, but the way you think about it can make all the difference in how easy it is to remember.

BillyMac Sun Jan 15, 2012 02:17pm
Mental Firewall ...
 
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Originally Posted by Camron Rust (Post 813582)
What I try to do is not remember the "numbers" but a statement. 32 fouled 12. Seems easier than remembering to "numbers" and where they go. In the end, it is the same info, but the way you think about it can make all the difference in how easy it is to remember.
Tried it. Still didn't work. I guess that my brain isn't set up for multitasking.

I cringe during those rare times when I call a double foul. I'm thinking "Blue 22, White 33" all the way to the table, afraid that I'll end up reporting "Blue 33, White 22". It's just something that is not properly hardwired into my brain.

I'm on way way to the store to buy a pack of gum. On the way back I'm going to try to chew the gum, and walk, at the same time. Wish me luck.

Mark T. DeNucci, Sr. Sun Jan 15, 2012 03:40pm
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Originally Posted by BillyMac (Post 813586)
Tried it. Still didn't work. I guess that my brain isn't set up for multitasking.

I cringe during those rare times when I call a double foul. I'm thinking "Blue 22, White 33" all the way to the table, afraid that I'll end up reporting "Blue 33, White 22". It's just something that is not properly hardwired into my brain.

I'm on way way to the store to buy a pack of gum. On the way back I'm going to try to chew the gum, and walk, at the same time. Wish me luck.
Billy:

See my earlier post for remembering.

MTD, Sr.

BillyMac Sun Jan 15, 2012 06:19pm
Colour My World ...
 
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Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr. (Post 813616)
See my earlier post for remembering.
4212 (forty-two, twelve) will not help me with a double foul.

bob jenkins Sun Jan 15, 2012 07:50pm
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Originally Posted by BillyMac (Post 813655)
4212 (forty-two, twelve) will not help me with a double foul.
Why not?

BillyMac Sun Jan 15, 2012 07:52pm
Fifty-Four Forty Or Fight (James Polk) ...
 
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Originally Posted by bob jenkins (Post 813701)
Why not?
Need the colors.

Camron Rust Sun Jan 15, 2012 08:08pm
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Originally Posted by BillyMac (Post 813702)
Need the colors.
Just grab each player by the ear and drag them to the table with you and say "These guys".

Mark T. DeNucci, Sr. Mon Jan 16, 2012 10:21am
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Originally Posted by Camron Rust (Post 813710)
Just grab each player by the ear and drag them to the table with you and say "These guys".

I like that idea.

MTD, Sr.

BillyMac Mon Jan 16, 2012 05:56pm
No Surprise Here ...
 
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Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr. (Post 813824)
I like that idea.
You would.

Mark T. DeNucci, Sr. Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:10am
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Originally Posted by BillyMac (Post 813970)
You would.

Don't blame me. It was Camron's idea. LOL

MTD, Sr.

rockyroad Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:35am
As others have said, state the color and number of the player who fouled (and what they did) at the spot of the foul. That will help you and your partners know what is going on...also, I never say the number of the shooter because then I will almost certainly confuse myself (it doesn't take much to do that). I simply point at the shooter and say "Shooter's right there."

BillyMac Wed Jan 18, 2012 07:10am
I Always Thought The rockyroad Was Quite Handsome ...
 
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Originally Posted by rockyroad (Post 814179)
I never say the number of the shooter because then I will almost certainly confuse myself (it doesn't take much to do that). I simply point at the shooter and say "Shooter's right there."
I have a twin.

ddn Wed Jan 18, 2012 12:04pm
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Originally Posted by rockyroad (Post 814179)
As others have said, state the color and number of the player who fouled (and what they did) at the spot of the foul. That will help you and your partners know what is going on...also, I never say the number of the shooter because then I will almost certainly confuse myself (it doesn't take much to do that). I simply point at the shooter and say "Shooter's right there."
Did this last night ("shooter is right there" to partner instead of giving shooter's number) and I it worked great.

Thanks again everyone.

Toren Wed Jan 18, 2012 12:17pm
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Originally Posted by ddn (Post 814485)
did this last night ("shooter is right there" to partner instead of giving shooter's number) and i it worked great.

Thanks again everyone.
+1


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