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Originally posted by bigwhistle
Ren,
Good job recognizing that you had made a mistake, even though it was later that you figured it out. Part of the problem in your game was that your scheduler put you in a very bad situation.
If at all possible, try to request that you not work with any other rookies this season. You should be in a learning situation with someone who has been there to fix such problems as this one.
That being said, and knowing that it ain't gonna happen, learn as much as you can so that you will be the one able to fix the problems of your partners.
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Why? Two rookies can be very educational and help one of the other take a leadership role. The only way an official is going to get better is when they learn to handle situations that they are not used to. It is not my job as a veteran to hold the hand of a rookie. That is how they learn. I do what I can, but that is not my job.
BTW, this was only a lower level game. It was not like it was a varsity playoff game. If a rookie cannot handle that, then they have no business on the court in the first place. I would agree with you if this was both of their first game ever in their entire life, but it does not seem like this was the problem. The problem was that he did not know what to do and that was the problem.
Just a thought.
Peace