Had a 1st last night

[A Pennsylvania Coach]

I just tell the jumpers "one bounce, then it is going up" and toss.

[Mregor]

Acknowledge captains by asking if they are ready.
Whistle.
I don't like getting hit on the jump so if they are crowding me, I say, "Gimme some room, I'm going up high with this one."


As to the OP, the running around and the coach saying to get started is just a coach trying to show he knows one rule. No reason for it, just stupid.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by A Pennsylvania Coach

I just tell the jumpers "one bounce, then it is going up" and toss.

I would not want to tell them that, I would not want them to "steal" the tip.

I just tell them, "I need the middle" so they give me enough room to bounce the ball. Then after I determine how many times I choose to bounce the ball, I throw it up without telegraphing the toss. Most jumpers are surprised that I was going to throw it up.

Peace