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Originally posted by blindzebra
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Originally posted by TimTaylor
Let's see..I'll try to do this chronologically:
1. A good pregame with partner - make sure you're both on the same page. Typically this means getting to the site 30 min ahead of game time.
2. Watch the teams during warmups, especially their offensive/defensive drills (about 90% of the teams I've seen will do this in some form). If they're pushing, hacking, hand-checking, etc. during the drill, you can pretty much bet that's how they'll play in the game.
3. Captains meeting - I agree with keeping it very brief, but the one thing I do say is "You know who the hot-heads on your teams are - you keep them under control and we won't have to."
4. During the game, set the limits early in accordance with what you discussed in your pregame & stick by them. Well coached teams will usually adjust quickly. Nipping overly aggressive play in the bud is the best way to keep things from escalating.
5. Talk to the players, especially early in the game. Simple things like "don't reach", "hands off", "knock it off", and "clear the lane" can prevent unneccessary whistles for violations or fouls. That said, don't over-use warnings - give it the first time, but if it happens again, whistle and penalize.
6. At half time, briefly discuss with partner how 1st half went and what situations you might expect in the 2nd half & how you may need to adjust to deal with them.
7. Be aware of end game situations when the score is close. Don't be afraid to call an intentional foul when one is committed. In a game that looks like it might be close, I'll grab the floor captians before starting the 4th & tell them flat out "If it's close at the end and there's any fouling, you'd better make sure that your teammates are going after the ball and there's no excessive contact, because we will call intentional fouls."
There's lots of techniques and I'm sure others will post their own methods here as well.
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Don't ever use, "Don't reach." It keeps a myth going. Reaching for the ball while in good defensive position is GREAT defense and is not a foul.
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Not when the ball is in the hands of a player for inbounding and the instruction is to the defender guarding the inbound pass..... which is the only situation where I use "don't reach".