2nd Half Position

[BayStateRef]

In a 2-person crew, where do the officials stand to observe warmups before the second half? My partner last night said the R. observes the visiting team for both halves; I said he stands opposite the home team bench, observing the visitors in the first half and home team in second half.

My IAABO mechanics manual says:
"When returning to the court, assume pregame warmup positions."

The last NFHS mechanics manual I have (2003-04) says essentially the same thing: "Officials assume the same positions as in pregame to observe the warmups."

So which "position" does this refer to? A physical spot on the court or observing the same team?

[mbyron]

Observing the same team.

The rationale for R observing the visitors is that they might need the more experienced official in case some kind of issues arise during warmups.

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by mbyron

Observing the same team.

The rationale for R observing the visitors is that they might need the more experienced official in case some kind of issues arise during warmups.

That is the way that I was taught. Stick with your team.

[fullor30]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

That is the way that I was taught. Stick with your team.

So be true to your school as the Beach Boys used to say

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by fullor30

So be true to your school as the Beach Boys used to say

And be wary of anyone who tells you to "assume the position".

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by BayStateRef

So which "position" does this refer to? A physical spot on the court or observing the same team?

Varies by area. Do what the big dogs do.