Discussing a call with your partner

[APG]

I prefer a hybrid...there are times I'll ask my partner for help after making an OOB call, if the players and coach are fussing more than usual. But also, I want my partner to feel free to come to me with additional information if he thinks I absolutely blew a call.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

I prefer a hybrid...there are times I'll ask my partner for help after making an OOB call, if the players and coach are fussing more than usual. But also, I want my partner to feel free to come to me with additional information if he thinks I absolutely blew a call.

This pretty much where I sit as well, but I'm not married to it enough to justify insulting those who choose differently. And I'd have no problem adjusting to an R who chose one way or the other (such as working with either Rocky or tref).

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

I prefer a hybrid...there are times I'll ask my partner for help after making an OOB call, if the players and coach are fussing more than usual. But also, I want my partner to feel free to come to me with additional information if he thinks I absolutely blew a call.

I do not rely on players at all. I ask for help if I need it, like when the ball flies by from the Trail's position to the the end line as the Lead. You should ask for help because you do not always see where or how the ball got to your area. But if I see the play and see the last little tips of the ball, I will rule accordingly. Players often yell and scream even when it is obvious you got the call right or that you called what actually took place. Unlike the NBA we do not have an opportunity to look at the replay.

Peace

[APG]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I do not rely on players at all. I ask for help if I need it, like when the ball flies by from the Trail's position to the the end line as the Lead. You should ask for help because you do not always see where or how the ball got to your area. But if I see the play and see the last little tips of the ball, I will rule accordingly. Players often yell and scream even when it is obvious you got the call right or that you called what actually took place. Unlike the NBA we do not have an opportunity to look at the replay.

Peace

To me, there's a difference between a regular disputing of a call, and the OMG, HOW DID HE GET THAT WRONG type of response. The former, I won't ask for help if I've already made an OOB call...the later, I'm going to be definitely thinking about it.

[SmokeEater]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

I prefer a hybrid...there are times I'll ask my partner for help after making an OOB call, if the players and coach are fussing more than usual. But also, I want my partner to feel free to come to me with additional information if he thinks I absolutely blew a call.

I like this practice also, but give your partner a chance to establish the call and make a decision then if you still have definitive information, offer it unsolicited.

[tref]

Originally Posted by SmokeEater

I like this practice also, but give your partner a chance to establish the call and make a decision then if you still have definitive information, offer it unsolicited.

And thats all I was really saying.