Puckish: I would not think it would be acceptable. Only after the move is made, then going back and asking "Did I do this correct, or would you have done something different" would be the most acceptable thing.

That way they are still playing their own game, plus learning how to play better the next time is a similar situation comes up.

coan.net: I think you are probably right... I would like to hear from others on this....


when it comes to sports, I know it is acceptable for team members to take and give advice about strategy etc, but in a sport, you still have to make all the physical moves etc all on your own, its really only strategy that can be given.

I am thinking something like the Ryder cup in Golf for example. They can make strategies and give advice about a type of shot that should be attempted etc, but the individual player still has to possess the skill required, and it still comes down to how they perform
on an individual level that counts.

So I was thinking, at first, that it could be up to the team members who could help decide if it was a good time to offer a double, as long as none of them are getting their opinion from anything more than their own selves?

Or how about something as simple as pointing out that as a team we are in a position where a draw in your game will not help us at all, and that you should maybe play less conservatively or take more chances for a win than you might otherwise?