Partner Calls: Name the Third, Call High vs Good Before You Close
Summary
Marshall Brown (Selkirk TV) treats partner talk as a weapon against better teams. Before a third, a short call like “driving” or “go” tells your partner what to expect unless you’ve logged years together.
From the baseline, call the quality of the ball: “high,” “back up,” or “watch it” on pop-ups so you stay patient; say “good” on a clean drop and only then work in together. Neutralizing points with shared info beats silent heroics.
Key takeaways
- Call the third before you hit it
- Baseline: high/back up/watch it vs good
- Only close together when the ball is actually good
Action items
- Next match: mandatory call on every third
- One game: no kitchen close unless someone said “good”