Senior Moment?

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

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]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

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]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

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.]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

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]

Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.

See my earlier post for remembering.

4212 (forty-two, twelve) will not help me with a double foul.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

4212 (forty-two, twelve) will not help me with a double foul.

Why not?

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Why not?

Need the colors.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

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.]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

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]

Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.

I like that idea.

You would.

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

You would.

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

MTD, Sr.

[rockyroad]

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]

Originally Posted by rockyroad

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]

Originally Posted by rockyroad

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]

Originally Posted by ddn

did this last night ("shooter is right there" to partner instead of giving shooter's number) and i it worked great.

Thanks again everyone.

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