Pointing direction at tip

[Adam]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

OK, so you don't point, I've got no problem with that.

Nowhere in your post do you state that you check to see that the players are going in the right direction. You must be officiating some pretty smart players in don't have to check and you never run into problems, especially if you get to overtime.

Pointing is going to do far less to prevent problems than ensuring the jumpers are each on the correct side. In all honesty, that's why I point, for myself. The kids aren't listening, so it's not for their benefit. My partners aren't paying attention to that, so it's not for them. The table.... please.

No, the only benefit that comes from it is that it's an audible reminder to myself to double check the positioning of the jumpers.