I worked HS tableside at a camp last weekend and I like the switch. I think it facilitates better communication between the official and the bench and it allows the official to directly address the coach, rather than risking concerns to fester. I had some howlers at my camp and I really thought it was good to be able to address them discreetly, although some coaches are gonna have to learn quickly. I predict that overall the switch will be positive, but we'll see a spike in technicals early on because of beligerant coaches and poor communication by officials.
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