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Originally posted by JRutledge
We were told not to do that mechanic, so you do not see it. I would just listen to your local people. Like I said in another thread, it is all about the playoffs.
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JRut, you know I love ya, so I'm not flaming you or anything (and maybe this is a separate thread), but
why is it all about the playoffs?
I thought it was about the kids.
Now it can certainly be
partially about the playoffs. I understand completely that there are officials for whom advancement is the main goal, and that's fine. Far be it for me and my 28 games ever to tell someone why they should or shouldn't officiate, but I've met plenty of officials for whom getting playoff games isn't the be all and end all and doesn't determine their feelings of self-worth as an official.
I know, you should always strive to be the best you can be, and have goals and all that. I just can't agree that it's
all about getting playoff games.
If you're taught the "right" (subjective term) way to do something, you should do it because it's the right thing to do, not because the people who determine whether or not you get to call yourself a "playoff official" are watching and will mark you down if you don't - that's just my way of thinking. Your mileage may vary.
Again, JRut, I'm not coming down on you or trying to start something - your reasons and goals for officiating are yours and are shared by many, no doubt. But I'm sure there are others who don't chase that Holy Grail, and for whom just doing the best they can and trying to get it right is reward enough. I wouldn't call those people lazy no-accounts anymore than I'd call others playoff-chasers.
As for that mechanic (or non-mechanic), I've seen it once or twice (once recently), but it seems easier to me that if you're not counting, there's no closely-guarded situation. If doing the "Tember, his arms wide" bit is what the coaches need to see for them to be confident that you actually know Rule 4-10, that's their problem, not yours.