Whao Has the Final Say?

[Mark Padgett]

I think in this situation, you should split the difference and give the team one point. If it was a three point attempt, give them one and a half. Who could argue with that?

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

I think in this situation, you should split the difference and give the team one point. If it was a three point attempt, give them one and a half. Who could argue with that?

The good thing about awarding 1½ points is that 99.9 (repeating 9)% chance you're not having overtime.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

The good thing about awarding 1½ points is that 99.9 (repeating 9)% chance you're not having overtime.

It is for you other guys. For me, it doesn't matter since I don't allow overtimes no matter what.

[CLH]

I find that in these situations the best way to settle it is with a good 2 out of 3 rock, paper, scissors match.....

CLH

[tnsteele95]

Whoa, o.k. maybe I should've elaborated more. This was a middle school game with only two officials, I used the term referee too loosely I suppose. The official under the basket signaled the shot was good, the official in the back court signaled no good. The score keeper was a volunteer from the home school, so I wouldn't have suggested asking them. Hope this is a little more clear.

It was a very odd experience to see a team hit a buzzer beater and 300 people go silent waiting on the call. The officials met for a split second, the "under basket" official again gave the three point signal and disappeared in a hurry. lol

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by tnsteele95

Whoa, o.k. maybe I should've elaborated more. This was a middle school game with only two officials, I used the term referee too loosely I suppose. The official under the basket signaled the shot was good, the official in the back court signaled no good. The score keeper was a volunteer from the home school, so I wouldn't have suggested asking them. Hope this is a little more clear.

It was a very odd experience to see a team hit a buzzer beater and 300 people go silent waiting on the call. The officials met for a split second, the "under basket" official again gave the three point signal and disappeared in a hurry. lol

As you probably know, in the 2-man officiating system there are two officials, one of which is designated the Referee and the other is the Umpire. If the two disagree on whether or not a goal shall count the referee makes the decision.
It's that simple.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by CLH

I find that in these situations the best way to settle it is with a good 2 out of 3 rock, paper, scissors match.....

CLH

Works for me, especially in the mud.