I can count on one hand the number of times an official has told me it was a judgement call. I still say it is the way that you approach an official. How many coaches approach the table by throwing up a big, exaggerated time out sign. That in itself shows the official that this coach is fired up and ready to argue, not have a call explained. There is no need to "passionately disagree", explain what you saw, how you feel the rule was misinterpeted, and listen to their rebuttle. Don't interupt, or say "that's not what happened"(questioning judgement by definition).

While we are on the subject, the officials are not out to get a specific team or wrestler, so quit acting like they are. I do know by talking to officials that certain coaches have discredited themselves by arguing every petty little call. Officials pay little attention to these coaches. Ever heard the story of the boy who cried wolf.

Argue or question legitimate calls that you think were missed. The officials are going to miss calls, they know this and feel bad about it. If it is not a match changing call let it go.

Last edited by Beeson; 01/04/10 04:55 PM.

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