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Old Sun Dec 16, 2012, 10:25am
RookieDude RookieDude is offline
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Originally Posted by bob jenkins View Post
It's frowned upon, but sometimes it's hard to hear / understand so when I'm at the table (as I have been before) it can help.

I think it should be added to the mechanics.
I agree with you bob...

It is old school...when I first started officiating all the Varsity guys would use this mechanic. Therefore, I used it. But, the mechanic became frowned on in venues where we are rated...as it was not an "approved" mechanic...so I quit using it years ago.

Some very good officials around here still use it...and some of the new guys are watching them and starting to use the mechanic.

I just got a email from a association member today asking me to address this issue at our next meeting. He does not want to make a "big deal" about it...but, wants some quidance.

In a loud gym it can be a good mechanic...I agree...but, not "approved".

What say you? ...in regards to guiding your membership.
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