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Old Sun Feb 19, 2006, 10:34pm
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Originally posted by IdahoRef
I'm a first year official and have been told (as well as I have read in the book) that we are to report fouls within the rectangular area diagramed in the book. However, I see few officials that do! I've had some guys tell me "oh, you don't need to do that, just report from across the court and get on with the game." So, what SHOULD I do if I want to do it right? Thanks
Those *some guys* are correct. You don't need to follow the mechanics manual.
Were those "some guys", by chance, the life-long, sub-varsity officials in your area?
Official's clinics stress proper mechanics.
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