Tough One

[chapmaja]

Response in Red

Originally Posted by FMadera

Thoughts...



Why? If your partner requests a card, aren't you going to honor that request and let your partner explain to the coach why they earned the card? You just said if they request it you're giving the card. So why the conference about it? Give it and let the R2 deal with the coach.

I did not say I'm not giving the card. If my partner requests a card I am giving in. As officials we should know exactly what is going on at all times. That is were communications between officials come in.


Also unnecessary. Call the captain over and say, "Your coach is receiving a warning for unsporting conduct." and let the captain explain to the coach, assuming the coach doesn't understand the reason for the card (which is rare). Your partner can also hear the captain explain it, and then the R2 would know the reason for the card. No need for a powwow here.

Again, I disagree. The R2 may not know why the card was given and may not have seen the reason because of other duties they are performing. As for the R2 hearing the captain tell the coach. That's fine if the coach is near the 10 foot line, but what if the coach is at the end line and the captain comes to her. The R2 should not be leaving his or her position to listen in on what is said between coach and captain. In fact I don't think the R2 should ever be listening to the discussions between a coach and captain. If that conversation is so loud it can't be ignored that is one thing, but if they are having a quiet conversation it is not an officials job to listen in.



...and that's where we're done. You don't have a call right away? Now we go with what I saw. You come up with the touch late? As if I'm taking an indecisive call that late. The line judges are there to give information, but ultimately, all decisions rest with the R1. If you don't feel comfortable with the input, there's no obligation to take or consider it.

I can't say a 1 size fits all situation comes into play. It depends on the line judges working the match and the factors that may have influenced the call. It's one thing if the LJ's are trained professionals, but totally different if they are kids working the lines.