Who's Possession

[Mark Dexter]

Originally posted by JeffRef
The direction of the AP arrow must always be known by at least one official on the floor 100% of the time and the table/scoreboard must properly reflect this.

I suggest turning the scoreboard arrow off, and just going with the table for a few reasons:
(1) The arrow at the table is official.
(2) If there is a discrepancy between the two displays, the followers of one of the teams will think that they're getting screwed royally.
(3) An arrow at the table is often easier for the officials and table crew to all see, and for all of them to have the ability to switch it if the need arises.

Scorers and timers often forget...even in the big games. This is an essential part of game management and every ref should keep track. I use a paper clip in my pocket (right pocket-home team, left pocket-visitors). Every change I verify the arrow at the table/scoreboard has been changed and expect my partners to do the same. (pregame)

Of course, the most important is the original jump ball - most switches are easy, it's the setting that is the hardest. Also, make sure that the table knows to buzz you over if they have ANY questions.