That's a sticky point. I do not agree that an official has any duty to know that Team A's stud has 4 fouls, but I do agree that a seasoned official is able to keep up with these things mentally as the game progresses. This is where Game Management comes into play, and can't be "taught" at the camp level.
If you start worrying about how many fouls #3 has, this WILL detract from your concentration level.....However, as an official gains experience, these things tend to become more natural.
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