Watching a mistake being made

[Scooby]

In my neck of the woods officials are not to be in the gym (and dressed) while the prior game in be played for just this reason.

Going the wrong direction is embarrassing, for the officials, but little impact on the game. I would do nothing.

[SNIPERBBB]

Originally Posted by Scooby

In my neck of the woods officials are not to be in the gym (and dressed) while the prior game in be played for just this reason.

Going the wrong direction is embarrassing, for the officials, but little impact on the game. I would do nothing.

We hide here to as well. We will watch most of the first half and some of the second from the stands in plain clothes then go back to change and pregame. When the JV guys come in we know it's our turn to go out. Saves from any awkward appearances and conversations.

[JRutledge]

I would stay completely out of it. It would be something I might talk to them afterwards but not directly intervene in the game.

Peace

[bainsey]

If I were in the freshmen officials' shoes, I'd want to know about it right away.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by bainsey

If I were in the freshmen officials' shoes, I'd want to know about it right away.

The officials should know this very basic rule to begin with. But that being said it might be hard to do without completely undermining their authority on the court. If you correct this, you will be asked about other situations and might have the officials looking over their shoulder on other situations. Tell them after the game will not only avoid unnecessary embarrassment, it will let them learn the rule for future games.

Peace

[Rich]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

The officials should know this very basic rule to begin with. But that being said it might be hard to do without completely undermining their authority on the court. If you correct this, you will be asked about other situations and might have the officials looking over their shoulder on other situations. Tell them after the game will not only avoid unnecessary embarrassment, it will let them learn the rule for future games.

Peace

There's an exception, I think. If they put the wrong time on the clock for the OT period, I'm probably getting word to the table. Other than that, I'm just a spectator.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Rich

There's an exception, I think. If they put the wrong time on the clock for the OT period, I'm probably getting word to the table. Other than that, I'm just a spectator.

We can't save everything. I am at enough games where mistakes are made. Let these guys make their mistakes. If it was a camp setting, then that is different. But during the regular season, unless they ask me, I am staying in the cut and doing nothing. Because even being an official sitting not waiting for a game, I have had coaches turn around and "Jeff, fix this" or "Was that the right call?" That is all I need to be seen as the guy that can come in and fix everything. I would not want anyone doing that to me so I am not going to do that to them.

Peace

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

The officials should know this very basic rule to begin with. But that being said it might be hard to do without completely undermining their authority on the court. If you correct this, you will be asked about other situations and might have the officials looking over their shoulder on other situations. Tell them after the game will not only avoid unnecessary embarrassment, it will let them learn the rule for future games.

Indeed, they should know the rule. However, it isn't undermining to offer information (which I might give to the table). It's undermining to tell them to switch sides. Just like working with a partner, offer the information, and let them decide what to do. Besides, if they're embarassed, it's because they didn't switch, not because someone cared enough to point it out. We've all been embarrassed a little on the court, and we'll be embarrassed again. That's how we learn. We can't be so thin-skinned that a little embarassment would break us.

Most importantly, though, it's a pet peeve of mine when someone withholds information. I would much prefer someone be up front with me, so I can fix the issue right away, then rather be told about it later, or worse, not told at all, yet get dinged in the ratings, without being told why.