Real "Jump Ball" Yesterday

[justacoach]

Originally Posted by bainsey

Had it once. Wreck league boys. Whistle, thumbs up, and a three-word command: "You two, jump!"

General reaction, "OK, cool."

Saw it this summer. #2 son (17yo) was working tournament finals w/ 20+ yr 'veteran'. As my son was directing 2 skinny guards to center circle, his partner has original jumpers set for redo.
My discussion with vet after the game resulted in him losing a $35 wager to poor box at my church. Could have sponsored a whole new set of choir robes if I challenged him on all his blown calls.
Kudos to my son for keeping a straight face and respectful manner with the old codger.
I was not bound by any such restraints when he first called me "Just some AAU parent whose team lost" after the game. He finally succumbed to the logic of the Fed rules book on my smartphone and grudgingly paid up. I would say he is the proud owner of several new rules interps