Any time you whip out the book, you are making an official look bad. No matter who is ultimately correct, the officials are perceived to have the book memorized. If you are wrong, you lost credibility and basically have to be quiet the rest of the game. If you win, the crowd would never let the official off the hook. Especially, a newer official, you need to be very cautious with. Remember, he is just like your kids on the court. You wouldn't rant and rave and go off on one of them for making a small mistake. This case you present is really minor. Yeah, you could argue that if allowed, the sub would have made both free throws instead of missing one, but that is a gamble at best. I know you want the best for your kids and you deserve that. You will be fully respected by acting as a mentor/teacher with the book after the game. Making him look like an ass will either ruin him or piss him off. You don't want either over one minor call. We need good refs and everyone has to start somewhere. That somewhere is in youth leagues or intramurals. Understand that as a reality before you ever walk in the gym.
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