Over the years I have talked with literally 100’s of guys over the phone and in person, …………………..I have found there are
key signs to observe to getting a new person in the hobby or an old school guy BACK in the hobby.
Now, some of these you may think I’m full of crap, ………………but I have a lot of experience, and this is what I have found over the years;
Sign number one:
look at his eyes, and see if you can observe his amazement! ………….the twinkle in his eyes, if you will.
#2. HOW he asks you questions, ……………
if he waits for you to answer him, that is a good sign, …………….if he asks a question, …….and while you are answering, explaining to him, ………..he asks something else, he is not genuinely interested.
If he is one of those clowns who goes like this; “
hey wow, look at this,………how do know who has the ball? How do you pass, ………..how do you make them go blah, blah blah. That dude is a waste of time, he is not interested
#3.
Does he look at you when you are talking to him and when you are answering his question, ………………i
s he hearing what you are telling/showing him?
#4.
This is KEY! Watch how he picks up a figure………………..I know you are laughing, but trust me on this,…………. First, he asks if he can see a figure, and after waiting to hear you give him permission,…………….he must pick up the figure by the base, ……….if he just gropes the figure with his fingers,…………..not a good sign, but if he picks up the figure by the base, ……..……… Bingo! You got one.
****key, ………….if you are established in your league, and this guy is a “ Panther” fan and he would love to be the panthers,……………then, ………..let him be that team and YOU pick another team, ……….it is something we have done for eight years in the Harrisburg BuzzBall League and has paid dividends…..
This is what I have found.
