Handy Rule Reminders
 

BillyMac,
Last week you posted about 12 quick, handy sayings that help with remembering the rules. One of them was: last touch, first touch backcourt. Would you post those again, I tried searching through old posts but can't seem to locate them. I would like to share them with some new officials at a meeting. Thanks, Loudwhistle

Thanks Indiana!!!

Were you referring to these? I make sure these are posted at the scorer's table.

http://www.insidesocal.com/tomhoffar...ives/rules.jpg

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Easy. Smoke them until they reach about 190 degrees and turn as necessary. Mesquite adds a nice flavor, too.

Wouldn't you need a tall smoker?

(now my mouth is watering)

Short And Sweet ...
 

Here's the most recent list. I would welcome addtions to the list.

You are where you were until you get where you're going. (player location)
Must have something in and nothing out. (returning inbounds)
Last to touch, first to touch. (backcourt)
Fumble, dribble, fumble. (legal)
Dribble, fumble, dribble (illegal)
Must sit a tick, don’t have to play a tick. (substitution)
There's a difference between being tripped, and tripping. (foul, no foul)
Over the back isn't, on the back is. (no foul, foul)
Accidental isn't always incidental. (contact)
Redirect, Impede, Displace, Dislodge (illegal post play)
Rhythm, Speed, Balance, Quickness (dribbler affected, hand-checking foul)
Pass, shoot, start a dribble, or request a timeout. (player with ball on floor)
White, black, beige, color similar to predominant jersey color. (headbands, wristbands)
When in doubt, don't be. (call it only if you’re sure)
Lead gets the pass and trail gets the crash. (lead and trail responsibility)
When the ball is dead, we must be alive. (timeout mechanics)
Answer questions, not statements. (communication with coaches)
Bounce when you can, hand when you must. (throw-in)
Don’t be a ball watcher. (officiate your primary)
Anticipate the play, not the foul. (be patient)
Be slow to blow the whistle. (be patient)
You can always put air into a whistle, but you cannot take it out. (patient whistle)

Please change this to 'till', which scans so much better! :cool: