Awkward Jump Ball Administration - Foreshadowing....

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by BayStateRef

Or maybe they are an IAABO official, which relies on its own mechanics manual, not the one the HFHS publishes.

IAABO mechanic for jump ball for the referee:
"Verbally and by directional signal indicate the teams' basket."

So in these parts, the official who does not do that is seen as the one who arrived 10 minutes early, doesn't care about prescribed mechanics, etc.

Point taken. This example was not meant to be a slam on IAABO mechanics, but rather an extention of the example given by Nevadaref's response to Snaqwells. You can insert any other non-approved mechanic in my response.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by BayStateRef

Or maybe they are an IAABO official, which relies on its own mechanics manual, not the one the HFHS publishes.

IAABO mechanic for jump ball for the referee:
"Verbally and by directional signal indicate the teams' basket."

So in these parts, the official who does not do that is seen as the one who arrived 10 minutes early, doesn't care about prescribed mechanics, etc.

Originally Posted by M&M Guy

Point taken. This example was not meant to be a slam on IAABO mechanics, but rather an extention of the example given by Nevadaref's response to Snaqwells. You can insert any other non-approved mechanic in my response.

Actually, this makes me feel better, as I am in an IAABO state. I could have sworn I'd seen it in the manual, but took NV's word that it was not. BayState's post got me to double check and sure enough, there it is. Maybe that explains why the partners I've seen do that mechanic don't also talk about black lines and hand checks during the captains' meeting.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Actually, this makes me feel better, as I am in an IAABO state. I could have sworn I'd seen it in the manual, but took NV's word that it was not. BayState's post got me to double check and sure enough, there it is. Maybe that explains why the partners I've seen do that mechanic don't also talk about black lines and hand checks during the captains' meeting.

It's funny how it's considered childish and elementary school by someone in a non-IAABO area and it's just considered good, solid mechanics in an IAABO area.

Like I originally thought, it's much ado about nothing.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

It's funny how it's considered childish and elementary school by someone in a non-IAABO area and it's just considered good, solid mechanics in an IAABO area.

Like I originally thought, it's much ado about nothing.

As usual, what color toga do they wear where you work? Don't wear blue when everyone else is wearing green.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

As usual, what color toga do they wear where you work? Don't wear blue when everyone else is wearing green.

Personally, I don't judge when a partner has a minor idiosyncrasy. I'm more interested in how he calls the game.

I know some people think it's quaint when I notify the captains before the toss, but I usually just get a laugh when I say "hey, it's in the manual."

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

Don't wear blue when everyone else is wearing green.

Why, cuz everyone will think he's sarcastic?

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

You should have the same scorn then for those who don't notify the captains before the toss and for those that don't whistle in subs. After all, both of those items are in the NFHS manual.

Actually my local association made a big point about sounding the whistle when bringing in subs this year, so I do hold some scorn for those in our group who refuse to do as they have been asked and instructed.

As for the captains part, my feeling is that once the teams began thinking that they could have more than one captain on the floor, any rule pertaining to captains became useless. What if the team decided to send the entire squad to the pregame captain's meeting? What if they sent all of the seniors on Senior Night and there were 10 of them? Unfortunately, the role of the captain has been greatly eroded over time. I feel that way because I like the history and tradition of the game.

Originally Posted by RichMSN

It's funny how it's considered childish and elementary school by someone in a non-IAABO area and it's just considered good, solid mechanics in an IAABO area.

What if I consider IAABO officiating mechanics childish and fit for the elementary school level?

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

What if the team decided to send the entire squad to the pregame captain's meeting? What if they sent all of the seniors on Senior Night and there were 10 of them?

Only 4 can come out for the coin toss.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

What if I consider IAABO officiating mechanics childish and fit for the elementary school level?

You won't get argument from me. At first glance, IAABO appears to be redundant and unnecessary, but then again I've never lived in an IAABO area.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

You won't get argument from me. At first glance, IAABO appears to be redundant and unnecessary, but then again I've never lived in an IAABO area.

I do, and I can't argue.

[Kelvin green]

I vote for Bob's mechanics....I would do the same thing