Player returns from out of bounds

[JThompson]

...during my first EVER game Saturday. Packed house for a JV game in Ohio. Working three man with two other guys (five and seven years experience), and had a guy do exactly the same thing happen right in front of me as center coming upcourt. Young man lost possession of the ball right in front of him, fell over with one hand out of bounds (while ball is on floor in bounds) got back up, re-established position, and was the first to touch the ball.

I allowed play to continue, but my partner with seven years experience (who was trail other side) tooted his whistle to say that he could not be the first to touch. I knew what the rule was, but passed (my mistake) on questioning him because he has seven years and I am first year. We talked about it after the game, and he agreed (a little too late) that he was wrong and I was right.

I guess my only mistake was not speaking up when I knew I was right instead of conceding to his experience.

Lesson learned. I'll know better next time.

John