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Many officials at the 4-8th grade level probably aren't at the top of their game. What part does their association play in referee development? Probably very little as the season wears on. The newer referees calling these games are starved for feedback. How many veteran officials take new guys under their wings, especially for 4-6th grade games? Less than there ought to be.
I also think someone mentioned the key here referee the defense. Officials tend to ball watch until they "learn" not to do it. It takes practice. This call is hard even for the veterans who watch the play develop by zeroing on the defense. We all know where the offense is going with the ball...it comes down to how the defense handles it.
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