Change Out Of Bounds Call ...

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Raymond

When did the discussion change to overruling a partner?

It didn't, but this rule citation was the only one I could find that had anything to do with changing calls.

As IAABO officials, we are told never to overrule our partner, as the NFHS rule tells us, but that mechanics allow us to offer help when needed.

BillyMac: "Blue ball" (After ball goes out of bounds, and whistle is sounded).
Partner: (Sounds whistle and takes several steps toward BillyMac) "Did you see that the ball touched Blue 22's finger right before it went out of bounds? I got a great look at it, and you may have been straightlined."
BillyMac: "Thanks for the help. (Sounds whistle) White ball."
Partner: "By the way BillyMac, you're calling a great game tonight and, if I might add, you're looking exceedingly handsome tonight".

From my pregame: For out-of-bounds help, let's get it right. If I have no idea and I look to you for help, just give a directional
signal. No need to come to me, just point. If you don't know, give me a jump ball signal. If I signal, but
I get it wrong, then blow the whistle, and come to me. Tell me what you saw, and let me decide if I’m
going to change it.