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Old Fri Apr 01, 2005, 02:04pm
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Absolutely, coach.

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Originally posted by FUBLUE
My question: Would anyone go to partner for help (as BU) if coach says, "Blue, you're angle is bad on that play, could you check with partner because you were blocked on the tag?"
Absolutely. My response to the coach is "Absolutely, coach." Then I go to my partner and ask a very specific question: "Did you see anything that would make me change my call?" If he says no, we're done, and it gives the appearance of working as a team. The coach is usually satisfied, and we appear more approachable as a team. If my partner says yes, then I let him explain it to me, and I make my call. Again, the appearance of approachability and teamwork are bolstered, it takes less than a minute, and it avoids confrontation.

Now if I know that I was right, I'll still say "Absolutely, coach" and go to my partner. My specific statement to my partner at that point is, "I had it all the way, unless you saw something different." He says "no", I turn around and repeat my call. Still gives the apperarance to the coach of approachability.

Now if I know I kicked the call, I'll tell my partner, "I blew that one and I'm changing my call." The I turn around and reverse it. Partner didn't have to say a thing.

Just my rambling thoughts...
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