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Originally posted by rainmaker
B) don't let the table change the arrow UNTIL THE BALL IS ACTUALLY LEGALLY ONTO THE FLOOR. Be sure you discuss this with the table before the game, and then watch them for the first couple or three switches, to be sure they are doing it correctly.
Worst AP situation for me so far: I look up at the table to see which direction, and a kid is tossing the arrow device up and down in the air!! Stopped the game and asked management to get me a new table person...
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That's a good point, I think. It's bad enough when the person on the arrow switches on the release, but I've seen a timer who usually switches the arrow right after the direction of the throw-in has been established (unfortunately, he won't let anyone else do the arrow). I saw a situation once where A had the throw-in, he switched the arrow, ball handed to A1, officials notice arrow and give the ball to B1, we others at the table scream for the horn. The worst part is that he is probably the most experienced timer in the area.