Posture

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

Exactly. Recently worked with a Crew Chief who in our pregame told me and my partner, in front of the observer, that there are things he can get away with that we can't. That we (me and my P) need to do things the right way if we want to advance.

It's just a reality of life.

+1

The difference is that everyone knows the big dogs know what they're doing. The evidence that we know what we're doing starts with whether we use proper mechanics.

[Lcubed48]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

Exactly. Recently worked with a Crew Chief who in our pregame told me and my partner, in front of the observer, that there are things he can get away with that we can't. That we (me and my P) need to do things the right way if we want to advance.

It's just a reality of life.

HS or College (D1, 2, or 3)? Was this your lone D1 contest so far this season?
Can I assume that it was said as a matter of fact?

[Tio]

Originally Posted by phansen

NFHS 2 person

Is bending over to get a better look at a play considered ok? Or should officials stay upright all the time only moving thier feet to get a better look?

Don't be a baseball umpire. There is another forum for that.

Move the feet and the eyes will follow.

[Amesman]

To complement what others have said, you might think bending, twisting, etc. to see better is the best way to go. But how would you feel about a shorter official, stretching on tiptoes or jumping up and down to get better looks into the post or at taller players? Move to improve, indeed.