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Originally posted by Suppref
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I can't believe that out of 578 looks only 23 have stories to add. B]
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OK, here is my most embarassing moment (to date) as an Official... It is a scenario of a serious "Brain Fart"
A1 inbounds after a made basket. A2 is immediately surrounded by B1, B2, and B3; pressure defense. A2 starts to twist to avoid having any of the B team players slap the ball free or forcing a held ball. It is also totally evident that A2 knows he had to keep his elbows in and does a great job of it....
In a split-second of cauitious concern for the safety of all players, I blow the whistle and mentally-freeze. I then have a partial "Thaw" and realize I need to make a call. I make eye contact with my partner (who is also my carpool friend; 1 1/2 hrs daily) has worked enough games with me to know I am in a quandry. He tries to help me think by rolling his eyes upward and nodding his head upward. My interpretation of the hint was another "crash", I signal "5 seconds - closely guarded".
My Partner hustles over and we quickly conference.... "What you got? And it can't be 5 seconds in the backcourt." My response, (in barely audible voice) "I don't know any more, my brain is scrambled eggs!" He had a great "recovery" Jump Ball... AP.... White Throw-in...
I did fine for the remainder of the game.... Just freaked-out for that moment.
After diagnosing what the H#ll happened, I concluded it was a culmination of stress in a variety of aspects in my life... I hope like heck to NOT be there again.