Referee Mechanics

[JRutledge]

I think JR hit it on the head.

I am not saying that mechanics are not very important. They are extremely important when working a college game, HS game or any other level that has very specific guidelines to follow. But if I am working a game that I am wearing shorts and we are not using all the rules (summer leagues for example) I am not going to hold that official to the same standard as for when it really counts. I know I use many college mechanics during HS summer leagues. Now when I am at a camp, I work the game just like I would during the regular season. I will assume because we are in October (unless you live in Michigan ) this game was not a "real game." I know during the summer we do not run to the table and report. We might not take the ball out the same way during the regular season; I do not think I will hold that against an official for that.

Peace