Change Out Of Bounds Call ...

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Whether, or not, the visual call, or oral call, or both, can be changed is another topic. In some very specific cases officials routinely change calls (out of bounds call, partner comes in with a much better look, calling official decides to change call).

I brought this (above) over from another thread because I wanted to confirm that official can actually do this, i.e., change his out of bounds call.

I've been routinely doing this (out of bounds call, partner comes in with a much better look, calling official decides to change call) as the calling, or noncalling, official for almost four decades, but, until now, I never sought out a rules reference.

I perused the NFHS Rulebook, and NFHS Casebook, and annual interpretations, and could find no such reference.

I did find this (below) in the IAABO Mechanics Manual.

Violation Procedures
B. Violation Reminders
2. Officials may seek help or offer help to ensure accurate rulings.

I don't have access to a NFHS Mechanics Manual.

Is it only a mechanic, and not a rule, or interpretation, that allows an official to change his out of bounds call (or other violations)?