Starting the clock mechanic

[Rich]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Peter Webb's, IAABO "International" Interpreter, observations after observing our eight Connecticut State Tournament final games:

Stop the clock – every whistle for time-out, foul and violation rulings must be accompanied by the stop the
clock signal

Officials not accepting that the high school “package” of rules, mechanics, signals are expected when
accepting a high school assignment – have a professional approach and pride; honor the code that is in
place; respect officiating (an indication of not being prepared for the assignment)

Collegiate officials not caring enough to respect a high school assignment and service the schools and
game in a professional manner. Not a good example to display to other officials.

And yet who got the assignments? I'm sure those people used collegiate mechanics in HS games before getting selected.

The only way people will change is if some assignments are being lost. Till then, they'll only laugh at evaluations like this.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

And yet who got the assignments? I'm sure those people used collegiate mechanics in HS games before getting selected.

Coaches select officials for the state tournament. Obviously, coaches care more about calls, and less about mechanics.