One thing I do to keep my head in the game when I keep the book is verify the score and foul count with the clock operator after every basket and foul. It keeps me in the game, and keeps the scoreboard synched up with the book (which is the single most vital thing you can possibly do right as little Jonny's mother will likely turn violent if his only two points go to those "other" kids). Oh, and definitely no Slurpee. It just makes the clock operator and officials thirsty; then you have to share and you have
no idea where they've been.
[Edited by back in the saddle on Jan 23rd, 2006 at 11:24 PM]