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Originally posted by MattRef
BktBallRef, I am just curious; is there a particular reason why you do not verbalize the call or is that just personal preference? I personally verbalize the call, simply because I have been reffing Jr. High games and I have received some very stupid looks from players when they don't seem to understand which direction they are going. I'm not trying to be snotty, just working on how I do things. Thanks!
Matt
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As paulis stated, there's no requirement to verbalize, so why do it. Sometimes when officiating, the more you say, the more trouble you can get into.
Off the top of my head, the only violations that I ever verbalize are 3 seconds and a FT lane violation. Since these violations are usually by a player without the ball, I usually verbalize the violation, color, and number of the player who violated.
Think about it. If you call traveling, double dribble, palming, or OOB, everyone knows that it was the player with the ball that violated. Also, these signals are pretty common. I believe even the normal, clueless fan knows what the travel signal is.
Soumthing else that I don't do? I don't verbalize what the foul is when I report. Why? Again, the manual doesn't require it and the more you say, the more trouble you can get into. I verbalize color, number, signal the foul, and then verbalize the shots, if we're shooting. But to say "Push" or "Hold" is just asking for a coach to make a comment. Signal and get outta there.
JMHO