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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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Work on being a great partner and do things that help "flow".
On that PC call, I'm gonna say, "Good call partner, B ball here," and get the ball in play BEFORE anyone has time to question it.
On the next timeout get with your partner and talk about coming out strong on block/charge.
Treat every call with, "Will it make the game better."
Get it back in play as fast as you can after a call, run to report, hustle them up to shoot free throws, run the subs on and off the court. CREATE TEMPO.