Couldn't Have Said It Better Myself ...
 

You read my mind. Are you that handsome Australian guy on The Mentalist?

I call the foul- then as I'm going to the table I try to give my partner the # of the shooter. It's one of the things I've been working on this season to improve on.

There's an easier solution to the problem... just don't call fouls. ;) :D

Absolutely brilliant! Lets hope he never rises above Jr High:D

There was a guy who retired from our association a few years back, one of those who still wore the collared shirt right up until the end. Once I saw him call a foul, green 25 clobbered white 30 on a rebound, obvious foul to everybody in the gym. He walked to the table, then turned to look back at the two players, who were still standing next to each other. Maybe the problem was that the foul occurred under green's basket, because he turned back to the table and reported the foul on white 30. Everybody kinda froze momentarily, then green's coach grasped what had happened. "Hey, our ball. Take it out, _____."

They ran their play while white's coach stood speechless.

My son played in the state intramural championships this weekend. The officials were students from the colleges represented who reffed at their respective schools during the intramural season. They were even running 3-person crews. At every quarter break and between games the officials would get together with site officials and discuss calls, etc (at least that's what it looked like they were doing). It was pretty cool, and a good way to train the next generation of officials.

On one particular play, an official called a foul, and while the official reported the foul there was some milling about by the players. When the officials administered the free-throws the wrong player was at the line. Since it was my son's team, and the player standing at the line was the best shooter on the team, I figured they were trying to pull a fast one. To the officials' credit, they caught the problem and put the correct player at the line.

That's a bit harsh; I'd rather hope he improves. I've made this mistake before.

I made it a habit about 4-5 years ago to remember both numbers - i do it in double digits sets so like 05 and 23. first number is always fouler and second is foulee.

i do the same when i glance at the clock i remember seconds so like 45 and 24 - first one is game clock and second is shot clock.

at first it was a bit to get used to but now its second nature.

...you know what's brilliant?

A bbcoach coming on an official's site, giving us nothing but sarcasm.:rolleyes: