glind: Congrats! I think you jsut need a few more games under your belt. I think in these cases, it's about experience. It sounds like you can handle mechanics very well - but that you were "sort of jerky with mechanics". Were you a little nervous. I know I was for my first Varsity (Senior here in Canada) game. It also sounds like yure comfortable with your game. I'd say a couple more V games and you'll feel right into it.
Like Indy_ref, I too find it easier to call a game when more people are there.
I did a JV (Junior here in Canada) games yesterdya that went to 2-TO. Well, the girl's volleyball game in the other gym ended, and spectators form that started piling in at the end of the 4th quarter. I loved it! I would have stepped up my game anyways, but to hear the "ooooh's" and "aahhh's" of the great is a rush. (Maybe it's because I'm lucky to do 3 games a year with a crowd like that.)
here's a story about a JV game during my first year: I was L and called a block at the end of the 4th quarter against a player trying to defend a drive down the lane, that during our post-game, I clearly learned was a charge. (If ever there's a time for a double whistle....
) Winner goes on to the playoffs, loser is out. Well, I decided the game with that call. Visiting team ends up winning on the foul shots. (Made both for a 1 point lead.) Home team gets off final shot that was short.
..Mike