What do I tell the coach?

[footlocker]

Originally posted by lrpalmer3
Because you are blatantly disregarding a rule. This is not a rule "judgment", this is a rule violation.

I'm looking for a way not to lie by saying that I didn't see it, but that also sounds reasonable to the coach. Again, I said that he approached me very respectfully.

I have a problem with the way you started your post. First, telling anyone that says they would make the call that the "post is not for them” is inappropriate. It's a forum and even if you don't, I (as well as many others) appreciate the feedback.

The reality is, you're posted this for a fight. People chimed in with reasonable responses for the question you asked. Now, if you want to argue over philosophy about whether the call should be made or not, then I ask you, why wasn't it called.

Originally posted by lrpalmer3
Explain to me how that's a judgment call, then we can go further.

Simple, when the violation occurred (as you have made clear that it did in fact occur) it was a violation. It is not called a violation until I have judged that it needs to be called.

THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF THE RULES is a section before Rule 1 in the NFHS Rules Book. It does state that there should be no deviation from the rules. However, it also states, “The restrictions which the rules place upon the players are intended to create a balance of play” and “it is important to know the intent and purpose of a rule so that it may be intelligently applied in each play situation.”

Therefore, it is judgment.

And as for your original question… per the rules, there is nothing in there that says you owe him an explanation of your judgment or application of the rules. Period.