What do you keep in your bag?

[Rich]

Originally Posted by UNIgiantslayers

My mind was blown when an older official showed me his AP trick while reffing some collegiate summer league this past summer. I modified it a bit, but I'm annoyed with myself that I had never come across it before then.

Keep chapstick in off hand if throwing the tip. Put the chapstick in the pocket of the direction the ball should go at next AP (when facing scorers table).

I felt like such a rookie for not knowing about it before then. Is this a universally known trick?

Feel glad. That "trick" is idiotic.

[UNIgiantslayers]

Originally Posted by Rich

Feel glad. That "trick" is idiotic.

Just curious on your thoughts of why?

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by UNIgiantslayers

Just curious on your thoughts of why?

Probably only something other officials notice, but it's seems both distracting and clumsy when watching another official fumble around with their pocket.