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Old Tue Jan 14, 2003, 01:16pm
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Originally posted by RookieDude

BTW, mick, how do you like my philosophy on "not calling a violation", unless you know how to administer the penalty?

Dude

I have found it better to not call anything unless you are absolutely sure of the particular ruling.
It's better to "miss a call", than call something and enforce an incorrect penalty. IMO

Dude


Dude,
When we miss a "good call" purposely we have become a coach or a fan. It's an easy out to say "Didn't see it", as opposed to "Didn't know what to do about it cuz I failed to study my books enough." Not making the call is "safe". But If we wanted safe, we wouldn't put on the stripes.

A new official may call a foul, or violation, and not be able to explain it.
  • I once called a multiple foul on an air-borne shooter and awarded 4 shots. When I reported it, I probably called it a double foul. Wasn't questioned by Coach or fans. (Knew the application, but not the penalty.)
  • I once called a T on a player that left the court. (Knew the penalty, but not the application.)

    Unfortunately, I have always learned more thoroughly by correcting my mistakes, than I have learned by being correct. Embarassment and self-deprecation are pretty good teachers.

    Are we more inclined to look for answers when we are safe, or when we are sorry?

    mick



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