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Originally Posted by representing
Ever since that game I count 5 and 5 when it's more than 2 on and 2 off per team. If I see a team with not enough or too many players, I tell the coach.
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Count them EVERY TIME it's more than 1 player on and off from ONE TEAM. One sub is easy. Beyond that, how can you be sure?
While the rules ultimately put the onus on the team, this is something that can and should be prevented.
Take your role in preventing this seriously and get in the habit of having your hand up keeping play from starting until you've personally verified that each team has five players. In your pregame, mention that no throw-in should occur while the off official has his hand up.