I never attempt to knock the net down either by jumping (I am 6'2" or by throwing the ball). If you miss either way you look like a fool and the crowd gets a good chuckle. If there is a dead ball, I'll look at the tallest kid and ask him to get the net down. I'll usually preface it by saying something like ( hey ref's can't jump that's why we referee) or ( how about you put on a show for the crowd and jump up and get that for me).
Never had a problem and never looked like a fool.
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