Beginner questions

[Redneck Ref]

Originally Posted by SplitInfinitive

3. Consistency. I am often paired up with more experienced partners, who don't tend to take some rules (e.g. 3 seconds) very seriously. Sometimes I notice a 3-second violation, but then decide that, because 3 seconds hasn't previously been called at all in the game, it's unreasonable to call a player out on it unpredictably. Should I call it in this situation?

I heard an experienced official once say, "Don't make 3 seconds your best call".