[Back In The Saddle]

Disclaimer: Any of my partners has more reason to complain about me than I do about them.

One thing that really bugs me (and it's happened a few different games): I'm working with a veteran official in a lower level game. In our pre-game he says, "Don't put the ball in play until I've gotten to my position and we've made eye contact." Then on violations in the back court where he becomes the new lead, he jogs slowly (or worse, strolls) up the floor. Meanwhile, everybody else in the building is staring at me wondering why I'm just standing there not giving the ball to the thrower.