Help me with my mechanics?

[mick]

Originally Posted by Dan_ref

In my book it's overly-officious to report color, number foul at the spot in most cases.

I use color and number sometimes when one kid makes a good block and another defender fouls. I give color and number to ease the blocker's pain.

Also, I advise newer officials to get, and say, it [the color and the number] on the spot, as a memory aid so they won't forget, or misreport, or seem confused by the time they get to the table.

[Dan_ref]

Originally Posted by mick

Also, I advise newer officials to get, and say, it [the color and the number] on the spot, as a memory aid so they won't forget, or misreport, or seem confused by the time they get to the table.

Excellent point.

Never leave the area until you know the player's color & number. Also point out the shooter for your partner....but don't report the shooter as the fouler. That's frowned upon, but you won't find that advize in the mechanics manual either.