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Originally posted by kdays78
Have you guys ever worked a game with a new partner that seems to be struggling? I worked a Freshman Girls game last night that can be ugly with out anyones help. It just seemed like the play was some of the worst I have seen this year. The coaches needed educated on the rules of the game. Fans had no clue (when do they ever) but they did pay there $4 so why not blame the ref for a poor excuse of a basketball game with non stop complaining. I am trying not to pass the blame but there were some calls for a 9 year veteran that made it hard to keep in the flow of the game.
A block/charge foul that could have gone either way partner blows whistle fist in the air no motion I am assuming block I start lining up for free throws then I look over and see a motion for player control. Which is fine, but a call like that has to be a instant sell call. Just little things like that kept adding up through out the night.
I was just curious if you guys have ever been in games where you feel it is giving your career a black mark? If so what did you do?
Thanks
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I think we've all worked these games. I've worked worse... games with a brand new official who either NEVER blew the whistle or else blew the whistle whenever a defender got within the same zip code as the offensive player.
It's an excellent time to work on being a "referee" rather than just an umpire. Take care of everything outside of the court (subs, coaches, clock, sell tickets, cook hotdogs etc.) :-) so that all your partner has to worry about is the 84' feet of court. Work it with a smile on your face and as Mick likes to say, "get in, get done, get out."
Z
P.S. to Mick. Do I owe you a copyright fee for using that "get in, get done, get out" saying? I've used it a few times in our local association meetings and quite a few of our officials are fond of saying it now.