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Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee
Nope, don't agree with that one at all.
If you're by yourself, you tell the coaches right up front that you don't want any b!tching. You also need to keep an eye on the bench...and the benches. No way do I want the coaches behind me, especially in a game where it's almost guaranteed that I'm gonna miss something because I'm all alone. If you're cross-court, you can see the coaches anyway if they wanna make some kinda point with you, and you sureasheck can also see if he or his bench is starting to get out of hand too.
Do you honestly believe that a coach might agree with a close call that went against him just because you're on his side of the court? I sureasheck don't. Coaches want all the close calls.
Working opposite gives you a better overall vision of the other concerns that may come up during the game- timing, scoring, subs, bench conduct, etc.- in addition to basically giving you the same view of the on-court action as if you were working the other side. It makes more sense to me to work opposite the scorer's table. Jmo.
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No problem I understand your point but I think you are missing mine. First, you don't make points with coaches from across the floor. Unless you want to get in a shouting match across the floor with coach which is never good. Are you afraid to be in a trail position when you are working a three man and your back is to coahes and benches and you have to deal with the sidelines? i doubt it. You should try it and then critique it.
Now court awareness should be in your game. I bet you are aware of what is going on behind you beside you and around you when you work. If coach disagree with a close call and he will you just address at the appropriate time or stick your hand up and say I hear you and move on. Across the floor...he is going to go out of his way to make his point or get your attention.
Subs...no problem. You won't miss that major aspect of the game. Bench conduct...no problem. If someone acts out you will know. Trust me.
By the you can also work on the floor a little too. Your first priority is to work the plays. Coach disagrees that's when your game management skills kick in a defuse and set the tone for your courage job of referee solo.