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Originally posted by zebraman
Rut,
Those are all pretty straight-forward except for #5 might be misinterpreted by some.
5. Do not be a rulebook official.
Maybe you could elaborate for those who might misunderstand. When I have heard this said, it hasn't meant to not know the rulebook inside and out, but it has meant to use a little common sense in applying the rules. In other words, don't call 20 "three in the keys" during a game and don't call 20 traveling violations etc.
Z
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The term "rulebook official," decribes an official that can quote rules, but cannot call a simple foul or violation. And if you can tell someone what a false double foul is, but cannot call a simple shooting foul properly, you are a rulebook official. The worst part of a "rulebook official," is that these guys cannot handle or manage the game. Not my term, just one I have heard over the years.
Peace