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.