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I still remember a situation in my first year (in a Sophomore game) when I called a foul on a player who had just entered the game (for the first time) with about 1:30 left in the 4th. On a free throw rebound he banged the arm of his opponent enough to make the ball go OOB. Instead of just making the OOB call, I call the foul. The game wasn't close, so my "big" foul call was of no importance, other than that kid probably got his butt chewed for committing a foul, or maybe his butt back stayed on the bench next time. I never saw that kid advance to JV or Varsity in the ensuing years ... I am sure it wasn't because of my bird-brained call ... but it has served as a reminder over time to be sensitive to the kids when the score is not an issue. Maybe I am just a softie!
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