|
I went to a very good camp this past weekend with evaluators from various levels. I don't really want to mention the name of the camp or the evaluators so it can't be said that I was dropping names.
Anyway, many topics were covered in this camp including post play, hand checking, fitness and perception to name a (very) few. The things covered the most were game management, angles (position adjustments) and game interrupters. Besides the normal game management buzz words, I think the campers took away using one's personality to work through certain situations. To go along with game management, knowing the clock at all times was stressed.
Getting angles, by constantly adjusting our position is needed, was also stressed. One step to the right or left really makes a big difference. IMO now more than ever we have been given more freedom to move, within reason, to get the best look at plays within our primaries. Certain guys at high(est) levels passed on tricks such as moving according to if a player is right-handed, left-handed, spins the the left or spins to the right to determine if we move left or right. Also, sometimes it is best to stay put and the play will open up for us.
Game interrupters is a new term for me but I've heard it several times this summer. It is simply not calling a foul that isn't needed to interrupt the game. It could sound simple/stupid until a game interrupter is pointed out.
During this camp and the one I attended previous the best part might be the delivery of this information. It wasn't delivered in a manner to suggest that we (all officials) don't have a clue and get plays wrong. It was delivered to train/mentor and help with consistently being in the right place to make a decision. The decision is what was graded whether it was a call or no call.
The environment was as relaxed as it could get considering the level of talent on the court, the people in the stands and the evaluators. Good stuff, really good stuff.
|