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[Adam]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

For good, or bad, after racking our brains, checking the scorebook (some scorers write down alternating possessions, others don't), and not being able to decide, we go with two, out of three (extra whistle in pocket, extra whistle in pocket, possession arrow at table). Really.

And when the coach continues to complain, I simply tell him, "Sorry coach. We did the best we could. But I promise that you'll get two, out of the next three, alternating possessions."

I have to ask. Has this ever worked? If I was a coach, I'd view this as extremely condescending and rude; and would be pi$sed off even more. Not that I worry about making coaches angry when I make my calls, but I see no reason to add fuel to the fire when engaging them.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I have to ask. Has this ever worked? If I was a coach, I'd view this as extremely condescending and rude; and would be pi$sed off even more. Not that I worry about making coaches angry when I make my calls, but I see no reason to add fuel to the fire when engaging them.

Good point. I may have done a disservice to rookie officials. I should have added this should only be used in the right place, at the right time, at the right level, and with the right coach. I've only used this a few times, I believe only once at the high school level, always with success. Maybe I've been lucky. In all cases, the coach knew that we exhausted all possibilities to make the correct call, that the fault may have been with his own scorekeeper, that he wasn't pissed off, but was only in a "questioning mode", that it was stated in a humorous manner with a smile on my face, not a "smart alec" manner, and finally, that I had built up some good rapport with that coach over time, that is, past seasons, as well as no previous problems in this particular game.

Rookies. Don't try this at your local gym. It could be hazardous. This is only for seasoned veterans, and only under some rare circumstances. "We're what you call, 'experts'".

[Adam]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Rookies. Don't try this at your local gym. It could be hazardous. This is only for seasoned veterans, and only under some rare circumstances. "We're what you call, 'experts'".

You forgot "on a closed track."

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

You forgot "on a closed track."

If I drove my car like I see cars being driven on all those commercials, my glove compartment would be overflowing with traffic tickets.