[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by Terrapins Fan

I called a foul on a player, 2 shots, I went to the table to report it. As I am doing so, the coach of the offending team, asks for an explanation.

Players line up and my partner begins the first FT. I explain to the coach that his player hit the arm of the shooter. Coach says, "I demand an explanation" I say, " I just gave you the explanation"

I turn to see the shooter begin his shooting motion and the coach yells " That's a bunch of crap" I turn to the coach blow my whistle and "T" him up, turn back and see the FT in the air. Shot misses, but since I blew as the kid was beginning his motion, I called the shot off and gave him 2 again.

Yes, I should have held my whistle until after the first FT, but emotion got the best of me.

Should I have give the FT shooter the first shot over again? I don't believe that the ball had left his hand when I blew.

Any time a HC demands anything he gets whacked.

If you had your back to the players and your partner because you were talking with the HC, why is your partner administering free throws without you in position?

MTD, Sr.