What was i thinking??

[jdw3018]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I didn't even catch the make up call part. I assumed that by "get something going the other way," he meant get the ball in play quickly.

Unreal.

I still can't figure out from the post whether the partner actually said this, or whether the OP misinterpreted "get it going the other way" as a make-up call.

I disagree with the partner's sentiment on this particular play - this is an easy IW. That said, there are plenty of times when "get it going the other way" (as in, get the ball in play and the game moving) is excellent advice...

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

I believe that your partner's way loses respect and credibility. You actually gain both of those from admitting the mistake and showing the teams that you desire to get the calls right rather than just sticking to your call no matter what.

Agreed. Certainly this won't be the first time the home team has seen such a call (the IW, that is). And, the visitors will recognize it for what it is as well, if they have any sense.

[Rich]

I've had an IW this year -- I thought a HC was asking for a timeout, he was calling for a play that sounded like "time out". I shrugged, called it an IW, the coaches shrugged, and I put the ball back into play.

Now, the officiating part:

Slow down. You anticipated a foul/call. As the level of play gets higher, you will do this and the player with the ball will do something remarkable and you will be standing there like you did.

Anticipate the play, let the fouls happen and then report them.

[jdw3018]

Originally Posted by nevadaref

you actually gain both of those from admitting the mistake and showing the teams that you desire to get the calls right rather than just sticking to your call no matter what.

+1