"Blue, 23, with a tickle"

[Mark Padgett]

Last night, I was driving home past a local MS right near my house and I thought I'd stop and watch some of the "competitive" rec game that was going on, since I knew the two officials who were working it. They both did a really good job. One of the officials, a gal whose husband also officiates, had a funny way of signaling a block. When she put her hands down on her waist, she would kind of "tickle" herself with both hands while reporting the foul.

I hadn't worked a game with her in about two years and I certainly think I would have remembered her doing this. When I left, I had the opportunity to ask her about it, but I thought I'd just let it be. BTW - there were a few comments about how funny it looked from parents in the bleachers near where I was sitting.

It was just kind of weird.

Oh yeah, these parents knew as much about the rules as most parents.

[tjones1]

So Juulie was working the game?

Just kidding, Juulie... trying to get you to come out of the woodwork though.

[Mark Padgett]

I've got a game tonight in that same gym. Maybe I'll signal blocks the same way and, if anyone asks about it, just say it's "tradition".

[Loudwhistle]

Mark,
That is the universal signal for pants that are too tight around the waist!

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by Loudwhistle

Mark,
That is the universal signal for pants that are too tight around the waist!

So...it's the "anti-Welmer" mechanic?

[Rich]

We had 3 actual jump balls tonight, Mark. Can you guess how that happened?

[justacoach]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

We had 3 actual jump balls tonight, Mark. Can you guess how that happened?

Certainly hope one of them wasn't to start an extra period....

Perhaps you had 1) an opening jump then a held ball before possession was established, resulting in a 2) real jump ball between the players involved in the held ball. Since this is such a rare occurrence you will be granted an 3) OT exception.
Pray for mercy from Padgett..

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Oh yeah, these parents knew as much about the rules as most parents.

Last night one of my partner's and I were watching the JV game before ours.

During a rebound, one of the players reached way over her head to secure the ball and hopped three or four times to regain her footing. L - TWEEEET, travelling.

Mom from the crowd behind us yells, "Aw c'mon ref, you gotta give her a chance to get her balance!"

NICE! Always the helpful parent!

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

We had 3 actual jump balls tonight, Mark. Can you guess how that happened?

You were asleep and having a nightmare?

[Mark Padgett]

Just found out my partner for one of my games a week from Saturday is "tickle girl". Hope I don't crack up when she does it.