"Don't point fingers"

[JugglingReferee]

When I'm with younger officials, I look for them first to do it by the book. This tells me if they're coachable or not. Can they follow the documented standards?

Once they're a capable veteran, their style can come through and you might see 4 fingers down to 2.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

When I'm with younger officials, I look for them first to do it by the book. This tells me if they're coachable or not. Can they follow the documented standards?
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That's what I always tell young guys, first prove you know how to do things by the book.