Say what?

[CMHCoachNRef]

Very unfortunate situation. With 2.5 seconds left, the crew should have gotten together to make sure that all were on the same page for the final play. Perhaps worth a pre-game reminder that the official administering the throw-in will ALWAYS be at the throw in spot (or close to it, if the spot is near a team bench area).

While your partner was certainly gave incorrect information, this one is somewhat on the entire crew. The entire crew should know where the throw-in spot is (where the administering official is standing with the ball). The time for your partner to question the throw-in position should have been early in the time out when you were along the end line. Once again, had it been discussed in pre-game (or during your get together during the time out), the problem likely never would have presented itself as it did.

I, for one, will make sure we discuss this in pre-game tonight (even though I am working with my normal crew!). Just my humble opinion.