1st game of the season

[tomegun]

WOW is my first thought.

Like others have said, I wouldn't ask the coach what his strategy is. From what I'm picturing in my head, your partner had NO business having a whistle on this play unless a non-basketball play act occurred. This would apply in 2-man or 3-man.

Did you guys talk about that after the game?

[Toren]

Originally Posted by tomegun

WOW is my first thought.

Like others have said, I wouldn't ask the coach what his strategy is. From what I'm picturing in my head, your partner had NO business having a whistle on this play unless a non-basketball play act occurred. This would apply in 2-man or 3-man.

Did you guys talk about that after the game?

I'm sure you're picturing it properly. If I had been the other official, I might have looked because all the action was on those three players, but I wouldn't have come over on a call unless my partner completely froze. But as I already had a whistle, that wasn't the case.

Not extensively, but when we conferenced briefly during the game he said he had a clear view. After the game, he simply said everyone in the gym is looking at the three players involved, so he felt he should help out on the only active players out on the court.

[Scuba_ref]

Everyone in the gym is always watching the ball. You and your partner needed to have at least one set of eyes (in two man) not watching the ball. Your partner screwed up and gave you a lame excuse to try and justify it.

[kyref10]

Originally Posted by Toren

I'm sure you're picturing it properly. If I had been the other official, I might have looked because all the action was on those three players, but I wouldn't have come over on a call unless my partner completely froze. But as I already had a whistle, that wasn't the case.

Not extensively, but when we conferenced briefly during the game he said he had a clear view. After the game, he simply said everyone in the gym is looking at the three players involved, so he felt he should help out on the only active players out on the court.

Wow, really? This is a varsity official with this mindset?

[Toren]

Originally Posted by kyref10

Wow, really? This is a varsity official with this mindset?

A long time varsity official and well respected.

[tref]

Originally Posted by Toren

A long time varsity official and well respected.

5x State C'ship too if I'm not mistaken.

[Toren]

Originally Posted by tref

5x State C'ship too if I'm not mistaken.

I don't doubt that one bit. His jacket has the pins to prove it.

[tref]

I was thinking about slapping a pin on this season, but for some reason many people dont appreciate that.
What else should we do with the pins? Well, except for that Toren!!

Curious as to what other officials in various States do with their pin(s)??