C'mon now, don't make your own rules...

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Robmoz

I have noticed across many topics commented that there seems to be a pervasive amount of "self-interpretation" on various rules (i.e. uniforms, coach decorum, traveling, intentional fouls, mechanics, etc.).

I want to encourage you to find it in your game management plan to enforce some of these simple rules or call them guidelines if your assignor deems otherwise. Practice your mechanics as prescribed and have some pride! Too often I evaluate games and note that some officials just do whatever the hell they feel like either with intentional disregard for the rule set, laziness, or perhaps a simple lack of knowledge. ....

On the contrary, when in doubt, a lot of folks on this board (me especially) do things the way that game's boss wants them to.

And I purposely do not work for a local HS association b/c they do not have depth of professionalism and dedication that desire in my colleagues.