Travesty or Travel...

[APG]

In an 8th grade game, I can over looked a step or two...I can't see myself overlooking a player running with the ball for 8' once...much less 2 or more times.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by APG

I can't see myself overlooking a player running with the ball for 8' once...much less 2 or more times.

... then don't work any Special Olympics Unified Games in your area. Officials that work these games acquire proper judgment for various situations as the game progresses. You have players of all different levels of ability, or disability, on the court at the same time. It's actually quite easy when you have coaches, players, fans, and administrators, all on the same page.

[APG]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

... then don't work any Special Olympics Unified Games in your area. Officials that work these games acquire proper judgment for various situations as the game progresses. You have players of all different levels of ability, or disability, on the court at the same time. It's actually quite easy when you have coaches, players, fans, and administrators, all on the same page.

Different environment/venue than a middle school game a la the OP

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by APG

Different environment/venue than a middle school game à la the OP

Absolutely. Thus ...

Originally Posted by BillyMac

It's actually quite easy when you have coaches, players, fans, and administrators, all on the same page.

(APG: I fixed your post. I finally got to use my high school French. It's only been forty years. Madame Schieffler would be so proud.)