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Originally posted by ScottParks

Texas Association of Sports Officials.

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I'm not advocating or saying that areas that are to use the NF mechanic should do anything else. I was merely pointing out that not all areas use these mechanics en-total. So, a statement that we should all use Fed mechanics could confuse a new official whose area uses something else.

Fair enough, but it has always been my understanding that the things discussed here are explained using NF (or NCAA or FIBA as it applies to the situation) as the basis for how things are to be done. An inexperienced TASO official might be confused, but in the realm of who uses the board, TASO will be the overwhelming minority. I guess the bottom line is to find out how it is done in your neck of the woods and do it that way.