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Originally posted by truerookie
This is frustrating because a Rookie is applying the rule where others do not bother. Thus becoming "that guy".
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Don't get to frustrated rook...there are plenty of other things, that actually happen on the court, that you will get to deal with.
As you know, JR is a pretty wise ol' dude, if he says do what the experienced officials do...you might want to take heed. If there is a battle to be fought over this type of "stuff", let the leaders fight it and you just follow for awhile...maybe someday you'll be leading the charge.
I have been watching the experienced officials in my area and it is like kids at recess. Coaches wondering; at half-court (not substituting); on the base-line; two steps on the court. The coaches are all over the place.
Not to be picking on you to much rook...but, it sounds like you are watching the coaches more than the experienced officials.
Check out the veteran's mechanics, court presence, calls, transitions, attitudes, etc...steal what you like, and disregard what doesn't fit your personality or style.
Rook, you're doing the right things now, IMO, because you're asking questions...keep it up.
Edit: Sheesh, JR, I guess I'm a slow typer...by the time I finished my opinion...it looks like you gave similar advice.
[Edited by RookieDude on Oct 18th, 2005 at 04:42 PM]