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This snafu is really a mechanic issue. I don't like the mechanic if the C or T is opposite the table, they bring the subs in. I have seen this mechanic work both ways and the majority of the time it is good. But let's try to improve on the siutation. If you look in the mechanics book, the first thing that the official who is putting the ball into play is to look at the scorer's table to see if any subs are coming in.
The NBA has (use to have) the mechanic that the official with the ball to bring the subs in, (since he/she is to look at the scorer's table before starting play). If a sub wants in, the off official's are just to pop their whistle and let the offical with the ball know that there is a sub. I have done this in NHFS and NCAA games when I was the R. It was awkward at first for the other official. I would also tell the coaches and captains at the beginning at the pre-game meeting that only the official with the ball will bring in the subs. It has been effective and have lessoned the problem. In fact, almost all the officials I work with start liking this mechanic.
Also, I pre-game this all the time, when subs come in or after a timeout or suspended play the off officials (not putting the ball into play) are to count the players and signal each other. Then the ball is put into play.
The biggest errors seem to happen during the dead ball periods. I talk about dead ball officiating - noticing the clock, number of players, who is lining up incorrectly, palyers getting inot each other faces, working with coaches, etc., etc.
As to the OP, I have been told to be right, but not dead right. Dead right is the 'T'. You would have every right within the rules to do as such. But most of our games are advantage/disadvantage and preventive officiating. What you did appeared to be preventive officiating. But you would have not been wrong calling a 'T'.
I had a partner one time, in a similar situation, blow his whistle and look onto the floor like he was looking for a contact or saw some water. He actually called for a towel and cleaned up a spot. Then, proceeded to get the team to remove one of the players. In his mind no harm.
We all play Monday morning official. Sometimes you do the best at the time fo the situation and then learn.
IMO, you were right but not dead right.
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