My count is too fast

[Back In The Saddle]

I was informed recently that my count is too fast. GJV, a really good V team v. a H team that can't figure out how to throw the ball in from backcourt and get it across midcourt.

Spot throw-in on the baseline for H in backcourt. I've got a five count going, and when the girl can't get it in because of defensive pressure, I call the violation. Kid from the stands hollers down at me, "Your count is too fast. Only three seconds ran off the clock." I look up at the kid, I'm sure with a disbelieving look on my face, and he adds, "I'm just sayin'."

I just had to laugh. You gotta give the kid points for at least coming up with plausible-sounding evidence of my incompetence.