Optional Bird Dog

bainsey · #1 (**permalink**) Sat Mar 17, 2012, 05:04pm

We've also been told that it's optional. So, if it's optional, how can it be a bad habit?

JugglingReferee · #2 (**permalink**) Sat Mar 17, 2012, 09:27pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by bainsey

We've also been told that it's optional. So, if it's optional, how can it be a bad habit?

Maybe if you use it in completely the opposite times you should be using it?

26 Year Gap · #3 (**permalink**) Sun Mar 18, 2012, 03:50pm

I used it before the gap, but never after. It was required before.

JRutledge · #4 (**permalink**) Sun Mar 18, 2012, 04:12pm

I use it for the reason it is there to be used, for clarification purposes only. Usually when there are two or more players around and I need to make it clear which player this applied to. Mostly in plays in the lane.

Otherwise there is no reason to use the mechanic.

Peace

Larks · #5 (**permalink**) Sun Mar 18, 2012, 09:36pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrutledge

i use it for the reason it is there to be used, for clarification purposes only.

+1

Adam · #6 (**permalink**) Mon Mar 19, 2012, 09:26am

I don't remember using it at all. Any question on who committed the foul will be answered when I report.

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