Fun With A Jump Ball ...

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Raymond

The only comment I make is to be jumpers themselves, which is, "be ready, I don't bounce the ball, I go straight up".

For me (after pointing proper directions): "Everybody ready? Have fun".

"Everybody" covers everybody, but especially the nonsensical "speaking captains" who, by rule, we have to inform. I just assume that they're both starting (or can hear me from the bench), plus I don't really know who they are anyway because, when I'm the referee, I don't ask who they are in my coaches/captains/officials pregame conference.

In 2018-19, IAABO, in their mechanics manual, did away with the captain notification, but got their hand slapped by the NFHS and put it back in (I believe the following year). Obviously, I don't follow the IAABO manual 100%, I'm a real rebel.

My coaches/captains/officials pregame conference: "Coaches, please make sure that your players are legally equipped and that they know how to wear their uniforms properly. Coaches and captains, please make sure that everyone exhibits good sportsmanship. Any questions? Have fun."

That's it. Nothing more. Nothing less. Minimum required by rule.