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Originally Posted by bbref3103
Maybe that is why you are a high school referee and haven't moved up in the ranks. Anyone who is worth there weight knows and has been taught that you refereee the clock as well as the game. Blow whistle -- look at the clock. Do you think that coaches monitor the clock when a whistle is blown? Nope. Especially not in high school. Here is a tip -- get a clock reference when any whistle is blown.
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Managing the clock is not a "higher level" philosophy. An excellent official should be clock aware, regardless of whether they work HS or college. Clock management should be a part of a good pregame conference. ("Non-calling official(s) check the clock on every whistle.") Officials should be checking for proper clock start after clock stoppages as well. It's doable with two officials, even easier with a crew of three. A good crew can manage the clock and still monitor the players during dead ball situations.
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