[JEL]

Originally Posted by marvin

I always repeat the substitution back to the coach using names if they used numbers and numbers if they used names. This makes both of us have to think a bit and makes sure that the substitution is correct. It also prevents a misreading of the lineup card by inadvertently reading the position number instead of the uniform number. I find that substitutions are something that many umpires do not take enough time with and cringe whenever I see my partner taking subs without recording them as they are given.

In the case in the OP the coach messed up.

I'm half blind!

I make 'em point to it!