You would expect a coach to be happy when his side has dismissed the opposition for 243.
But Otago coach Vaughn Johnson was grumpy with his charges, giving his side zero out of 10 for its effort after the tea break.
Canterbury had slumped to 154 for eight at tea and then lost another quick wicket.
Johnson rather expected his side to bring Canterbury's innings to a quick end.
The home side rallied with No10 batsman Tim Johnson (71) scoring his maiden first-class half-century and No11 batsman Hamish Bennett chipping in with a personal best of 30 not out.
The last pair put on 89 valuable runs. Otago had reached 41 without loss at stumps on day one in Rangiora and was well positioned to push on and build a first-innings lead.
''I suppose I'm pleased,'' Johnson said.
''It was a funny day's cricket, really. We bowled well at times but our performance with the ball after the tea break was nil. They were nine down for 150-odd and we were nil from there on in.
''In saying that, to bowl a side out for 240-odd on the first day - well, you would probably take that, wouldn't you.''
''We just dropped our standards and kind of looked a bit tired. We went through the motions a wee bit, which will not happen again.''
Neil Wagner was the standout with the ball. He took four for 73 and fellow opener Blair Soper bowled well with two for 48.
Sam Wells made a poor start and was guilty of overstepping far too often. But he got the ball to swing later in the day and claimed three for 41.
Jesse Ryder claimed the other wicket but it may have come at a price. He was troubled with a sore knee and Wells was struggling with a back complaint.
Ryder is a key player in the Otago batting line-up and would be a big loss if he were unable to bat.
''I'm hoping they will be available [today]. I think they will be OK.''
Opener Ryan Duffy, who is on debut, got through to 14 by stumps and looked assured despite his nerves, Johnson said.
''He looked organised. He was certainly concerned about making his debut and facing a difficult 17 overs.
''But he did a fantastic job to still be there.''
There was some rain in the morning and play was delayed. The pitch offered the seamers some assistance, with Johnson commenting on it being a good toss to win.
Dean Brownlie was the only Canterbury top-order player to make a significant contribution. He scored 52 from 59 deliveries before he was trapped in front by Soper.
