The pregame does not need to cover anything that is in the rule book, just ground rules, time limits, league/tourney rules, etc.
It is standard practice to ignore contact with a uniform that is too baggy, incorrectly worn, held in the mouth, etc.
It's not a lie if you know a rule and present an interpretation/application you believe.
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Officiating takes more than OJT.
It's not our jobs to invent rulings to fit our personal idea of what should and should not be.
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