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Old Tue Apr 19, 2005, 06:56pm
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Originally posted by fref
Speaking of training aids/methods. I am a third year JV official working a 2-whistle girls varsity game. My partner, a long time veteran came to me during a break in the action - around the second quarter - and told me I was doing a good job. BUT - he told me I needed to take it to the next level. That I needed to look through the play and see my partner. He said he was going to wave his hand and at the moment I saw the wave that I was to wave back.

Well, a whole new concept visualized before me. I could see my partner looking either on or off ball and on occasion I was able to wave back. (2 of 5 waves). Well, it was a start.

Now I have games in which I get into a zone - one in which I see so much more than before. All started from the "wave".
Wow, that's a great idea, thanks!


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Originally posted by JRutledge

If you do not want anyone to talk to you in that way, quit officiating (or any hobby that you get offended by words).


You might find this hard to believe but a lot of people will not quit at the first sign of trouble.