inadvertent whistle

[Rusty Gilbert]

I agree with BadNewsRef. You chould have (and should have) changed the call.

This isn't a "correctable error" per the rules. It is simply a mistake that can be corrected up until the moment that the clock properly starts, which would be "C" in badnewsref's multiple choice. Once the throw-in ends, then it would have to be eaten.

I'm not sure why you thought you could not "fix it"...some arbitrary time element maybe?

[Adam]

Fix this. I'm fixing it if at all possible; probably up until the throwin is completed. Both coaches will understand in a gym like this. If you fix it, neither will be pissed. Coach B might grumble, but he's not really mad; he's just trying to get into your head.
By rule, it's probably stuck once you hand the ball to the thrower (once the ball becomes live), but I think getting this right is important enough to bend this a bit.

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

By rule, it's probably stuck once you hand the ball to the thrower (once the ball becomes live), but I think getting this right is important enough to bend this a bit.

C. is the correct answer.

6.4.1 SITUATION D: It is Team B's turn for the next throw-in under the alternating procedure. By mistake, Team A is given that throw-in. Can anything be done? RULING: Not after the ball touches an inbounds player – it is too late to change anything. The possession arrow will remain or be pointed toward B's basket so Team B will have the next throw-in under the alternating procedure. A team should never be given two successive alternating-possession throw-ins if the officials are aware of the mistake.

[deecee]

in the end no matter what the outcome -- 50% of all fans players and coaches involved in the game will not be happy with you.

where else can you get a wonderful hobby job where at any given time 50% of all people are displeased with the job you do.

Except for presidency I think the pickens are slim

[Adam]

Originally Posted by deecee

in the end no matter what the outcome -- 50% of all fans players and coaches involved in the game will not be happy with you.

where else can you get a wonderful hobby job where at any given time 50% of all people are displeased with the job you do.

Except for presidency I think the pickens are slim

I'm pretty sure I've done games where my approval rating was in the single digits.

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I'm pretty sure I've done games where my approval rating was in the single digits.

I had a game once where I was told my approval rating was 1% - with a hand gesture.

[deecee]

if hand gestures count then I think i scored an 11% once.

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by deecee

Except for presidency I think the pickens are slim

What does Slim have to do with this?