last to touch - first to touch

[Adam]

Originally Posted by rsl

And, I think the
incorrect rule interp was partially because he was in a hurry to get on to
other things during the time out.

My issue with this is that his incorrect rule interp was based on a misunderstanding of a very basic rules tenent that has been the focus of a lot of rules changes over the past few years.

If he thinks team control ends on a defensive tip, that could lead to some very severe misapplications in some very tense situations.

[Johnny Ringo]

RSL ... I had the same exact play you are describing in a Holiday tournament between two rival high schools. With 8 seconds to go in regulation, the score tied and the home team in possesion of the ball, exactly what you described happened.

I made the call and the home coach and crowd went nuts.

Immediately I realized nobody in the gym new the correct rule. So, I decided to go explain to the coach - he wanted no part of it. As I walked away to continue the game, my partner (2-man crew) came to me and said I had made the wrong call. He said in such away that the home coach heard it.

The visitors failed to score and we went into overtime and the home team did win.

After the game I showed my partner the rule and also showed the home coach the rule - he came to speak with me about it. He still did not believe me and check with our association assignor - a guy he knew and respected.

Long story short - they all know now!

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by Johnny Ringo

He said in such away that the home coach heard it.

OUCH! Say anything to your partner after the game about this part?

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by grunewar

OUCH! Say anything to your partner after the game about this part?

Yeah, did you show him the bus tread-marks all over your head and neck?!?