*Message:
From: SCERO at OLEC
Date: 10/19/94 10:41AM
To: INTERNET:[log in to unmask] at OCF_INFORM
Subject: Re[2]: tossing on faceoffs
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Spraguer writes...
>The ref is supposed to hold the puck in both hands, in close to the
>waist, and then drop it quickly without making any motion before.
 
 
The referee should not hold the puck in two hands. The puck should be held in
the non-whistle hand, in clear view of the players facing off.  The puck should
be dropped flat on the ice to prevent bouncing, with as little motion as
possible.
 
You are correct in that some linesman/referees are very strict and some are not
in determining their criteria for tossing players.  This can be confusing for
the players until they get to know the officials tendancies.
 
Rick
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