True 3-seconds discussion

[JCrow]

When a helpful Coach yells,

"How about 3 seconds, Ref?

I stiffen my body and kind of bristle all over. I might even go into several involuntary eye tics. I start to drag my left leg like Igor. There can be drool involved....if the ball is still in the backcourt or is being tapped.

Then when the ball changes pocession, I wait until it crosses 1/2 court. I will have been hyper-ventilating for a few seconds by this time. No matter where I'm at, I keep my eyes glued on his Center's feet. Silently, I say a prayer and promise God that if he gives me this one Call...I'll never be a bad Ref, again.

Works sometimes......