For the pre-match coin toss, which statement is true?

• A. Ask the team who drove the farthest to call heads or tails.
• B. Select one of the captains to call heads or tails since it doesn't matter who calls the toss.
• C. Have the second referee conduct the coin toss.
• D. Assign each captain a side of the coin - neither calls the toss.

Answer: (D)

This question is about how the pre-match coin toss is conducted to determine who has the opening option. The best approach is to assign each captain a side of the coin and not require anyone to call heads or tails. The coin is flipped and the captain associated with the side that lands up wins the toss. This keeps the outcome objective and clear, reducing any chance of a disputed or misheard call, since no one is predicting the result.

Once the toss outcome is determined, the winning captain typically gets the standard choice allowed by the rules (such as serving first or choosing a side), while the other captain takes the remaining option. This method emphasizes fairness and minimizes ambiguity in the crucial opening moments.

Options that rely on a captain making a call introduce the possibility of miscalls or disagreements, and asking a team to choose based on who drove farther or defaulting to another official’s involvement adds unnecessary variability. Assigning sides and letting the coin's landing decide the toss provides a straightforward, fair procedure.