[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

There are two ways to handle this situation:

1) The path of least resistence and that is how the author of this post handled the situation. And I really do not have a problem with how he handled it considering it was a jr H.S. level game. Or,

2) When the HC refused to respond to the official's questioning, the official could have returned to the spot of the designated throw-in, announced that it was Blue's ball, pointed in Blue's direction, give Blue a reasonable amount of time to respond, and then give the ball to Blue for a throw-in (and if Blue does not respond place the ball down at the spot of the designated throw-in and started a five second count). TF's could have been charged to Blue and White for leaving the court for an unauthorized reason; I would avoid this option at all costs if possible.

MTD, Sr.