[grunewar]

1) I was taught to say very little when administering foul shots - bounce the ball and announce the number of shots "two." (or whatever the number). I was told not to coach - i.e, "Wait until it hits" or "watch your feet," etc. As for reporting, I was taught to report - color, number and infraction and use proper hand and arm signal. Be brief and be gone. I have never heard, "Going Down" or "Staying here" used. I used to have the habit of saying, "off blue, white" (or whatever the colors) and was told just to point and say color. I try to listen to what I am told and do what is expected in my area/association.

2) I am in the camp where I like to do preventative officiating here. "Let it alone son" or "Don't do that," especially at the younger levels and early in the year. I think I have less tolerance and give more DOG warnings as the players get older and the season gets longer - i.e., they should know better.