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Originally posted by LarryS
Think I would have handled the no-calls the same way, and probably said the same thing. Glad I read the post here, now I can avoid a problem.
I would also advise against putting your hand on anyone. The only time I have ever put a hand on a player or coach was two nights ago. Hustling toward my favorit spot to report a foul, glanced back to double check the players number and had another girl step right in my path. Had to grab her to keep from knocking her over and tripping over her. We almost ended up in a heap, I started to pretend we were dancing but figured that would not look appropriate.
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Without a doubt the funniest thing I have ever seen a referee do was my partner a few years ago refereeing an Under 23 Women's game. The two teams had just gotten the lycra bodysuits that have become popular in Australia - and as you can imagine, many of the players were quite easy on the eyes.
Anyway, my partner calls a push on Red 12, walks to the bench to make the call, and does the push signal to his left hand side - without looking. Of course there is a player standing right next to him - just outside his line of sight.
I'm sure you can imagine where he planted his two open hands! He went bright red and just stood there for 60 seconds staring at his hands, and not quite sure what to do. The player took it very well, and we all had a good laugh about it.
The moral: look before you do any hand signals!
