players will push it to the limit, that is a given if they know they can get away with it, why not? but, your job as an official, the administration of the game, is you must keep the players,fans, and especially the coaches in line at all times.
an official must have "tough skin" but when the line is crossed, it is your responsbility to throw the T. you don't want the players to create a mockery of your game. you not enorcing the rules only results in you being percieved as though you are not comptent in handling the rules and you can't control your game, this is not a good trait to possess. but, you must make the call, the RIGHT CALL.
a wise official once told me that a good ref is out there for the fun of the game and to give back to the kids, what are we giving back if we let them do anything they want, when it doesn't sound as though it is in their best interest. good luck and have fun with it, it is a very rewarding sport, but always remember why you are out there
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Doug
[Edited by Doug on Aug 9th, 2001 at 11:33 PM]
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