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Lots of good ideas.
nine01c: Great advice S-L-O-W down and COMMUNICATE. Let your partner know what you have before doing anything else.
The only thing different in my post is adding a little more to the communication part.
When I teach new officials the mechanics of the game I make them practice reporting fouls to me. I will not let them say anything to me until they have FIRST said what happened out loud to themselves, and SECONDLY told their partner who fouled (# and color), Who is shooting (# and color), or if no shots verbally state where ball will be inbounded. If ball is to be inbounded and switching means calling official will also handle the inbound, he must also tell his partner he will come back to administer the throwin. By the time they report to me they have already said it TWICE.
You would be surprised how many veteran officials I have worked with who balk at this kind of communication when I mention it in my pregame. If they object I tell them they will not get past me to report as I will intercept them on their way to the table. I have always been able to talk them into at least trying it my way and the result has alway been positive.
Does this mean I will never forget by the time I get to the table? No, but at least I know definately who can help me.
[Edited by Daryl H. Long on Jan 7th, 2004 at 11:13 PM]
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