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Originally posted by JRutledge:
I am not Jim Rutledge BTW.
But let me make something clear, I do not say that you could not get help on the shooter, but I would not make it a practice. Because if it is a off ball you might not see or realize what your partner called, so that is why I say that you do not rely on your partner. In 3 person, it is not uncommon that (if you are truly officiating your area) the non calling official would have a clue what you called. Sure they should be told who has the ball, but they might not know who the foul was on or who will benefit from the call.
And finally, you are correct, never trust the scoreboard, but if it is wrong that is what everyone is going to go by, so you better be aware if it is correct or not. It is not different from time or the score, if you have definite knowledge that it is wrong, you better have it corrected. Not very different from the possession arrow.
I think that we both can agree that as long as the team of officials on the court can get the correct shooter and manage the game effectively that's what counts. I don't think either of us is wrong, it's just a different way of approach the same situation. Scoreclock wise i never trust it. What ever is written is what we go with. Every coach know that the book is official and that the clock is just a way to inform people of the game situation.
Take care, have a great season. Best of luck!