When you just mess up...

[mick]

Originally Posted by NewNCref

Indeed I do. Sorry the OP was vague on that. The ball hit the backboard, grazed the rim, I blew whistle, then Home gets rebound. It all happened pretty fast, so the rebounding action continued, and then as they returned to the floor, they realized that the play had been blown dead before the rebound.

Also, I considered flagrant, however I had had no issues with foul language prior to this, and he didn't really direct it at me personally, but after reading this, I'll probably consider the flagrant more heavily next time.

Thanks.
Quick whistle and slow rebounder.
I don't blow 'em that fast.
Scrapper1 is right; I'm wrong.
It's not the first time, but it still makes me sad.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by NewNCref

Also, I considered flagrant, however I had had no issues with foul language prior to this, and he didn't really direct it at me personally, but after reading this, I'll probably consider the flagrant more heavily next time.

FWIW, it doesn't seem like it would have made a difference here. Even if you'd called the first one flagrant, I have a feeling the 2nd would have still followed and you'd still be shooting four free throws.

BTW, did the technical fouls cost them the game?

[NewNCref]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

BTW, did the technical fouls cost them the game?

Well, yes and no. 3 of the 4 FTs were made, bringing it to 65-64. Then visitors got the ball, and made a short-range jumper with about 30 seconds left on the clock. Now it's 65-66 Home got ball back, ran some time off the clock trying to get the last shot, and with about 10 seconds left, tries to make a shot, but can't get it. Visitors win by 1.

BTW, since I know this will be asked: I was not this focused on the scoring, time, and strategy during the game. I actually had a friend videotape the game (well, mostly me) so I could look at my mechanics and general court appearance. If you've never done it before, I HIGHLY recommend it. I've been evaluated before, and always do my best to take their recommendations, but when you can really see for yourself what you're doing, it makes correcting it so much easier.

I have 2 games tonight, so I'm hoping my mechanics will look much better.