Not my terminology, I got it from someone who is far better than me and doing this thing the right way, therefore I will listen to what he has to say. Actually, it is a wonderful thing to know who knows what they are doing and who should be listened to.
I'm not in a wad, I just need to keep reminding myself that some officials already have this things whipped. I guess they got it all figured out while and officiating and listening to their "veteran" partner during their class A boys/girls varsity/jv game. Thankfully I try not to be this way and I learn from those I work with in addition to the wise typed words of those on this board that have obviously done what they are talking about. I would mention names of those posters but there are too many and I don't want to leave anyone out.
Terminology changes because - mysteriously to some on this board - the philosophy of instructors (big time officials) change. It boggles the mind how someone can learn at a camp or other setting when being so against changing a mindset.
I have asked this before, someone tell me a short/accurate new term to describe what I do when I'm looking at two players (some would say a matchup
) and I will consider using it.
Misguided philosophy, which is how we dictate action to me, will result in the wrong action. Instead of saying something and saying what you really mean, I would rather say something that says what I mean on its own. Then, I put that philosophy into action. In the beginning stages we take this philosophy and self-talk our way through situations untill they become automatic. During those early stages we are talking defense, defense, defense and miss other things (we all did/do it). I think it eases the growing pains to think matchup until a point where you go to defense, just my thought process.
Many times officials aren't even watching the defense. Try this sequence, whistle/color/number all in a rythm. Many officials can do whistle/pause/color/number and that says more about how many things we do as officials in a short time. Watching the defense can remove the pause and really communicate confidence in your calls. When the announcer is announcing your call before you even report to the table, you know you are on point.
I don't mean to offend anyone or start and argument. I just have a passion about the game. I think brianp, nevada and chuck probably know I have somewhat of a sharp intensity that is not meant to offend anyone.
I have to get on the road now and put this into action! Thank goodness I don't have to drive alone tonight. I'm catching some shut eye in the back seat.