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[tomegun]

Originally Posted by Freddy

This fosters something not valid: "Each team consists of five players, one of whom is the captain" (3-1-1).
When each team ceremonial lines up the usual three or four or five players for that all-important pre-game meeting, just ask, "Which of you is the captain?" A player from each team formerly known as "Speaking Captain" will pull up his warmup and show you his number.
Works here.

Unless one is worried about hurting feelings or something. Then do what seems most emotionally beneficial.

So does that mean we are wrong when we ask for captains to meet at half court? I really just want to know someone's name if I need it. I only ask for one because I can only remember so much.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by tomegun

So does that mean we are wrong when we ask for captains to meet at half court? I really just want to know someone's name if I need it. I only ask for one because I can only remember so much.

I don't even remember who the captains are a good majority of the time. But I do what is expected which is to ask for a "speaking" captain at the time of the meeting.

Once the game starts I'm usually gonna talk to the PG or the obvious superstar if I need help with another player, which is rare. I normally just address problem players directly and do it in an a-hole manner.

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

I normally just address problem players directly and do it in an a-hole manner.

Nice to know I'm doing something right.

[Freddy]

Originally Posted by tomegun

...wrong when we ask for captains to meet at half court?

When I'm U1 or U2 I ask one of the players warming up to "Can you get me a captain, please." Alas and inevitably, three or four or five or however many players step toward the middle of the court. Heck, they can bring the whole darn team if they want. Make it one big lovable Kumbaya moment and exchange hugs and emails, whatever.
Regardless, there's still only one player who is "captain."

No biggie. I'm not gonna give you a hard time for asking for your "speaking captain." When in Rome.

But here in our Rome I make fun of those who do so that they stop it.