newbie sub procedure

[Andy]

Originally Posted by chartrusepengui

When I started - a senior official told me to stand on the attack line facing the net. This position forces the subs into the proper substitution zone - sort of preventive officiating. Also makes it easier to keep track of subs reporting together. In addition, you are facing the table. I think this is the same position as quoted above - just clarifying.

If I'm remembering correctly, this used to be the required procedure for NFHS (and others?). It was changed a few years back, because some officials were lazy about getting to the attack line and the sub procedure was taking longer than it should have. If you choose to use this technique as R2, just make sure that you are hustling to the attack line and keeping the sub procedure moving.

This thread also reminds me of a really anal (my opinion only) official in my area. He refuses to say the word "for" when reporting subs. His reasoning is that a scorekeeper could get confused and think he is saying the number "four" and make a mistake. He will say " 9 replaces 16" or "sub 9, pause, 16". A bit over the top in my opinion, but if it works for him......