We need to make sure we count players prior to putting the ball in play. We should be counting five for each team not just counting ten players. If we have the incorrect number, we should be getting the extra player out or notifying the coach when he only has four. If we have a technical foul, its our fault but the team gets the penalty. The only situation we do not have any control over is when the player runs onto to floor thinking he's the fifth player.
We should also be "beckoning" substitutes and not just letting them walk out. That means we are managing the game. The horn is to notify us when substitutes which to enter, not for them to come out. When checking the book, tell the timer, to wait until you report the foul to give you a horn: if they pick up that's what we have. Tell them tell the mechanic is a closed fist when its not obvious. After we report, if we have multiple free throws, then not to give it until before the last one. Finally, even when the horn is given and they run out, we should be stopping them with a reminder to wait to be beckon. That means, we need to be doing so.
The final check is looking at our partner to make sure they are ready. If not, do not put the ball in play..
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