Preventative Officiating

[williebfree]

Originally posted by ace
... my partner said "I'm not putting hte ball in play until you acknowledge me with yes sir." Kid said yes sir turned around and mumbled something.

What rule do you have to support this type of demand? What if this player's coach observed this monologue and disagrees with the tactic and calls the official on it? Your partner then pops him with a "T" and things get worse from there. The coach gets tossed for his 2nd "T" by you and then files a complaint with your state athletic association?

Originally posted by ace
MY partner looked at him i nodded. I was T table side and said "Hey coach, 23s about to get in trouble, might wanna talk to him. I'd have to give a T for what hes doing when yall have a 30 point lead."

Again, what if this opposing coach observed this chat and disagrees with the tactic and calls you on your favoratism?

Originally posted by ace
After the game as my partner and I were walking to the locker room the coach and 23 approached us. 23 apologized for his actions and thanked us for not calling the T but rather telling his coach. His coach then said thanks again and it was the end of it. When I get to the varsity level I think I'll be on thier pref. list :-D

Really? Sorry, but if I am the opposing coach I am going to view you as a biased official.

Just some food for thought.