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[PSidbury]

Great question.
I have yet to 1-man officiate a basketball game nor have I seen anyone do it.
Could someone please provide a link or adequate description of the "1-man mechanic" ?

Thanks,
Paul

[williebfree]

In Wisconsin, not an allowable choice. State association mandates two officials or the game is not played.

I would not want to defend my decision in court (legal proceedings) to "just play the game", if a player gets hurt in a "1-whistle" game.

[eyezen]

Originally Posted by PSidbury

Great question.
I have yet to 1-man officiate a basketball game nor have I seen anyone do it.
Could someone please provide a link or adequate description of the "1-man mechanic" ?

Thanks,
Paul

Start opposite table and go where you need to go, calling what you can.

[co2ice]

Grab a bag of pop corn and drink and head for the 5th row about mid-court the fans seem to see everything from there........ and better than we do on the floor!!!

[mutantducky]

on the last ft I pass off and then start drifting toward the 3pt line. I don't really go ft to ft either but stay out a bit so I can take in a wider view. Also, I go ahead of the point guard sometimes to watch the other 9 players. Doing a 1 person can be all right but no way can someone get all the calls right especially the out of bounds calls.