Not sure about this one? Guidance please?

[Mark Dexter]

Originally posted by walter
I was kind of surprised by team B coach's reaction as well. Looking back, once I made the preliminary signal, I should have just stuck with it. Thanks for the input and since this has occurred, I've worked real hard at not giving a prelim signal in any situation.

I think this may be a bit of overcorrection. Usually, the benefit of a prelim far outweighs the embarassment from the few times something like this occurrs.

Try to be sure of what you have before you call a foul. Slowing down a beat may give you a "slow" whistle, but you'll be much more certain of your call.