Yes, Dan and I have met at camps. Most recently, just a couple weeks ago, when Dan bailed out on the last two nights in order to ref good games, instead of our AAU excitement.

No, I'm not saying that you should pass on an obvious foul. What I am saying is that if you insert yourself into that kind of game at that point in the game, it had better be an obvious foul. That's all. I'm not saying swallow the whistle. I'm saying that everybody should know what you have as soon as the whistle blows. That's all.

Well I'm someone that agrees with you this time. When I speak of experience I talk about what goes on during games. You cannot get all the experience you need in 50 or 60 games because there will be something that happens you aren't ready for. A hostile crowd, a bad coach, two bad coaches, a troublesome player and a combination of these and endless other situations makes up your experience. You started this so I will say what I've said before: being able to read a rule book and type does not make someone a good official or one to be looked up to. You must be able to bring it on the court, plain and simple!

No, I'm not saying that you should pass on an obvious foul. What I am saying is that if you insert yourself into that kind of game at that point in the game, it had better be an obvious foul. That's all. I'm not saying swallow the whistle. I'm saying that everybody should know what you have as soon as the whistle blows. That's all. [/B][/QUOTE]

OK, you had me worried for a second.

Are you still going to Mickey's camp?

Yeah, how'd you know? :confused:

Quick question, sorry if it has been repeated but I couldn't read all 5 pages of this thread....

Say the lead in 3 person has a TC foul on a push-off in the blocks. What is the proper mechanic for reporting? Does the lead just take a few steps out onto the floor, report, and then handle the throw-in? Or are we supposed to switch? I'm new to 3-person due to my recent move and the only 3-person training I've had is NCAA mens where you just get the ball in play and go the other way without switch. I'm excited about finally getting to work 3-person on a regular basis. Actually, I'm just excited to work again since the move eliminated all summer ball.

Mregor

[Edited by Mregor on Aug 2nd, 2005 at 09:52 PM]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Mregor
Quick question, sorry if it has been repeated but I couldn't read all 5 pages of this thread....

Say the lead in 3 person has a TC foul on a push-off in the blocks. What is the proper mechanic for reporting? Does the lead just take a few steps out onto the floor, report, and then handle the throw-in? Or are we supposed to switch? I'm new to 3-person due to my recent move and the only 3-person training I've had is NCAA mens where you just get the ball in play and go the other way without switch. I'm excited about finally getting to work 3-person on a regular basis. Actually, I'm just excited to work again since the move eliminated all summer ball.

Mregor

[Edited by Mregor on Aug 2nd, 2005 at 09:52 PM] [/QUOTE

You go table side and report, who ever was table side either to C or T moves down to your spot. Then you sitate yourself to move down teh other end of teh court does that help

Tomegun do you think I can bring it by watching my tape?

You know what, I just thought about that. I didn't get your tape. Email me with the address you sent it to because I should have had it by now.

LTG, are you sure about this? I thought that the FED was going to do away with the switch in the backcourt in 3-whistle games. I don't have the '05-'06 manual yet, so I'm not sure what will happen. I would be mildly surprised if the FED mandates this switch in the backcourt.

We still switch, no matter what. The reporting official always goes table side.

As indicated by the answers above, there are multiple "proper" mechanics for reporting:

1) No long-switch
2) Always switch
3) Switch only if L was opposite the table (so L becomes tableside)

Different areas / different assigners have different preferences. <shrug>

Bob, won't the FED give us a "proper" mechanic this year?

Probably, but, as Jeff Rutledge posted, many states / local areas change the mechanics somewhat and FED "doesn't care".