Pre-jump/start of 2nd half

[GoodwillRef]

Pre-jump to start the game I am having the U1 in a 2 or 3 person game ask the table if they are ready. So when the R ask the U1 if he/she is ready that would include the table. The start of the second half I am just looking for a nod that the timer and scorer are ready to go.

[RobbyinTN]

As GoodwillRef said, as the R I am depending on my U1 to ensure the table is ready before the jump ball. When his/her hand goes up, I assume that means we are ready to play ball. At the beginning of the other quarters/half I simply look to the table and get an acknowledement that they are ready for action. If I don't get a nod I may point at the table and then they will give me the nod.

I also ensure I have eye contact with my U1 (and U2 in a 3 whistle game) to ensure they are ready

Robby

[Rich]

As the U1 (or U in a 2-person game), I'm ensuring that the scorer, timer and both head coaches are ready to go. The coaches are unnecessary, but a nice touch (I think). Once I got a "ready" from those four, I give the R a point and raise my arm for the chop.

Last week we had a jump go out of bounds and we needed to rejump as it was simply impossible to see who tapped it out. The clock still said 8:00. I had to have a brief chat with the timer.

[tjones1]

Originally Posted by GoodwillRef

Pre-jump to start the game I am having the U1 in a 2 or 3 person game ask the table if they are ready. So when the R ask the U1 if he/she is ready that would include the table. The start of the second half I am just looking for a nod that the timer and scorer are ready to go.

Same here.