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Originally posted by canuckrefguy
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Originally posted by tomegun
I can tell you with confidence that when an official reads that this board they go out and watch the ball just in case they have to "get it right."
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You've got to be joking.
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No, I'm absolutely serious. It doesn't matter who says it doesn't turn out that way. For one, it doesn't need to be said during a pre-game or any other time. Secondly, what I'm saying is reality. There is already enough problems with officials watching the ball, you make this comment and you have 4 or 6 eyes on the ball all over the court. One definition of mechanics is "The functional and technical aspects of an activity." Discussing mechanics during pre-game, teaching mechanics from day one will help the game more than saying "just get it right." Just like Rut and JR mentioned, there could be young officials reading this thread and they should know how to do things right. Are there situations where you may need to help your partner out, abosolutely. Should I constantly be looking in his/her primary just in case, absolutely not. I make mistakes on the court all the time and will continue to do so. I can recognize quickly the difference between a partner who helps me out and a partner who is looking in my area all game. If you can't see how saying "just get it right" would allow someone to feel more comfortable watching the ball maybe you haven't worked enough games or uh maybe you are watching the ball!