Ref keeping track of AP arrow

[zebraman]

Even at varsity games this year, the scorer's table frequently is not doing a very good job w/ the AP arrow. Many refs use a rubber band on their wrist to ensure proper AP distribution. Other refs say "it doesn't look good." I used to wear a rubber band but got rid of it last year to try to "look better." Of course, I had two games where the arrow got screwed up and had a heck of a time remembering the last held ball prior to that. So this year I've been wearing it again and it's very handy. Friday I had a varsity game and the R told me he doesn't need one. We had two held balls near the end of a close game and both times he came to me and asked if the arrow was right.

So I'm interested in hearing some varying opinions on this. And does anyone have a different technique to "keep tabs" on the scorer's table that looks better than switching a rubber band from wrist to wrist?

Thanks!

Z