Tracking down a wayward ball

[mick]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

I will slowly, very slowly walk over and get the ball. I will then slowly, very slowly, walk back. I may stop in the middle of my slow walk and re-tie my shoelace. When I get back, I may re-tie the other shoelace. I will then verbally check with both teams to make sure that they are ready for me to administer the throw-in.

Repeat as needed.

The message sent is usually taken.

No. Uh-uh. I don't believe that.
Yer a barker, not a biter.
...And your shoes don't come untied after your wife ties 'em for you.