I have used some of the above mechanics that people say they never use. I do not use them out of habit. I have used them when the coach is verbally communicating with me. For instance, the closely-guarded or should I say when the player is not closely-guarded instead of either 1) yelling across the floor at the coach 2)ignoring the coach and using the mentality that if I am not counting they are not closely-guarded. Using or saying certains mechanics when you are be questioned by the coach I feel goes a long way with good game management. Using unauthorized mechanics all the time, or saying certain things all the time, makes the difference between good and and better officials.
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