Question about correctable error

[Back In The Saddle]

Originally posted by Mlancaster
I for one do not like to use a 2-point signal. If questioned, my response is that if the shot was a "3", it would have been signaled as such.

I agree. This is a great team-building technique. Whenever possible you should respond to your partners (on the floor or at the score bench) by snottily reasuring them that if you didn't signal something, it didn't happen. It builds a tremendous sense of confidence on their part to know that you'll never miss anything and they needn't question you about any situation, no matter how ambiguous or doubtful. It rewards what little initiative they might show in asking seemingly legitimate questions with a warm feeling to know that you're willing to educate them in such a fashion. In fact, you might want to use this technique as part of your pre-game conference to assure your partners that they needn't communicate with you on any point whatsoever. It certainly saves time and allows everyone to focus more on their primary responsibility. Yep, I intend to use this technique more!