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Originally Posted by Snaqwells
Close. Both teams have to be ready to go. At least you read part of the rule I posted. At least you can change your opinion when confronted with a rule. It's a start.
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The thing is, I don't really give a rip about the written rule. I care more about what the other officials in this area practice. I've lived in six states since 1994 (but this is my 5th year in WI) and being consistent among the officials is the most important thing, to me.
I won't put it down unless a team is just being defiant. I'll wait a few more seconds, even if they only break the huddle on the second horn and have to be called out. In 20 years of officiating in six states, this has not been a big deal for me. No team has abused this to the point where I felt compelled to do anything drastic.