The "running bobble"

Had a play this afternoon right in front of me where a girl caught a pass on a fast break, fumbled it , regained control and laid it in. The ball never hit the ground and the fumble about about the free throw line. I was Lead tableside, and the bench right next to me goes crazy wanting a travel. I shake my head and give the "no control" signal, and then Center comes from 50 feet away calling travelling. Thanks bro. Then at halftime Center gave me a lecture about using "unofficial" signals and how he only came cuz he was 110% sure. I smiled and didn't say anything back. On to the next game!

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by AremRed

Had a play this afternoon right in front of me where a girl caught a pass on a fast break, fumbled it , regained control and laid it in. The ball never hit the ground and the fumble about about the free throw line. I was Lead tableside, and the bench right next to me goes crazy wanting a travel. I shake my head and give the "no control" signal, and then Center comes from 50 feet away calling travelling. Thanks bro. Then at halftime Center gave me a lecture about using "unofficial" signals and how he only came cuz he was 110% sure. I smiled and didn't say anything back. On to the next game!

Center, we got two problems here. First, you're wrong. Second, even if you're right when you make that call from there you make us both look bad.

Originally Posted by just another ref

Center, we got two problems here. First, you're wrong. Second, even if you're right when you make that call from there you make us both look bad.

He's a state finals guy, I wasn't about to tell him to stay the F out of my area. Smile and wave boys, smile and wave!

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by AremRed

He's a state finals guy, I wasn't about to tell him to stay the F out of my area. Smile and wave boys, smile and wave!

I have worked about a dozen State finals myself and would not have told him to stay out of my area because I do miss stuff and need help on occasion, but I certainly would have told him that he was wrong and opened my Case Book to show him the ruling.

I'm beyond worrying about hurting someone's feelings when that person comes into my PCA and makes an incorrect ruling.