FAQs
 

To mix it up in the later parts of the season, I start asking them questions.

I intro the officials, ask for speaking captains, point out the lines to the visitors then get into the Q&A.
"So gentlemen/ladies, where do your jerseys belong? And your pants?
Where do you report for substitutions? And when do you come on the court?
Blue, you knock down white, what will you do? White, you knock down blue, what will you do? Basketball is a great game, now go have fun."

All The Way Around ...
 

I was just doing some "chain yanking".

McMac: Your move?

You're joking about all of this, right? Please? You lost me at pointing out the lines on the court, and it went downhill from there...

I like some of these. Questions get through to kids more so than statements.

"Coaches, is everybody properly and legally equipped?"
"Can I expect good sporting behavior from everyone here today?"

Depending upon the level, I see a good use for some of Mc's questions.

I could have justified pointing out the lines last night: Black line surrounded by a wide red stripe all the way around the court. Middle school boys.

But I didn't. And the visiting team was never once confused.

I got lost at "speaking captains."

LOL Well played...

Now lift up your shirts since I absolutely have to see if you have a number attached to your jersey!

Sixteen Will Get You Twenty ...
 

You say this to the speaking captain of a girls team?

BWAHAHAHA:D:D:eek:

It Works!
 

I did this (word-for-word) for pregame tonight between two teams whose bad blood traditionally runs freely and fully.

It worked. Turned out to be a great, sporting contest.

+1 :)

Last night our R at the captains meeting just said.. "OK No Bull Sh......" The players shook hands and we had a great game.

Frequently used in college games. I wouldn't use it in HS.