[Afrosheen]

Originally Posted by reffish

You did all this over a backcourt call? And during an AAU game? I am sure you realize the number of times a coach will question a call, knowing or not knowing a rule? I have to admit that if you did that in a game with me, I would probably shake your hand as well during the game and probably never want to work with you again. I assume after the player caught the ball and after the coach said what he said, you blew your whistle and ran toward your partner and did your questioning, is that right? If so, then yes, that is awkward, especially over a backcourt call. And then you got the thumbs up sign from the coach. Are you sure you are officiating to the game as you state and not to the coaches pleasure? Your determination to get every call right can hamstring the crew when you become over officious and start to stop play on judgmental calls such as this backcourt call. Afrosheen, this past season I did this very thing in a game and and my take away was I did not trust my partners and was swayed by the coaches reaction. Bad move! I trust my partners, regardless of their experience, 1st year to 20 year vet, trust your partners. That is my take away. I want to commend your partner for getting into the mechanics book and rule book, he did some homework before writing that email. That took guts, especially sending it to his assignor, kudos to him. Okay, that is my $0.02. Good night

A hit and run post. Nothing more need be said about this one.