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Originally posted by PSU213
First of all I often hear "penalize where it hurts the most," with no mention that it applies only for the offense.
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I guess that has to do with the people you hang around. This comment I have always heard refers to the offense.
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Originally posted by PSU213
Also "penalize the offense where is hurts the most," does not include something to the effect of "in most cases" or "usually," and a newer official might assume it means always.
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New official assume a lot of things. So what if they assume something without reading the rulebook? But that term helped me understand the basics of that rule. It does the same for a lot of other officials. It is called rule study that is how you know for sure. I have heard this in many presentations over the years and it is never said to replace all situations. These things are used to deal with the lowest common denominator. You cannot explain everything in the rulebook by just one phrase.
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Originally posted by PSU213
I agree that it is probably not a big deal, but I do not think it is that tough to learn about basic spots, the all-but-one principle, etc.
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I disagree with that. I find more officials have a problem with what the "basic spot" means and how it relates to where you apply the penalty. Hurt them where it hurts the most clears that up for many officials.
These statements are used to simplify which can seem to be complicated applications. It takes awhile to completely understand all the language of the game. I really see not harm in using these terms. If you want to make this a word game, you will have more officials confused and not understanding the nuance of the rules.
I have never met anyone that stopped reading the rulebook because they said one of these terms.
Peace