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Originally posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.
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Originally posted by BktBallRef
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Originally posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.
.... the emphasis is on two man mechanics, which is what 100% of all new officials use the first couple of years, at least of their career.
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100%? I have to disagree with you there. Our JV officials work the 3 man system. While they do use 2 man for middle school games, most 1st year officials will also get JV games their first year. We also use 3 man in 15U and older AAU games. We have a lot of inexperienced officials working with veterans during these games.
The first camp I went to was a 3 man camp. Of course, it was easier then as there was no rotation. But everybody switched on every foul. Don't get me wrong, learning the 2 man system is important. But in some cases, it's important to learn 3 man just as quickly. Different areas do things differently.
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With all due respect to the State of North Carolina, the vast majority of H.S. jr. varsity and freshmen, jr. H.S., as well has most of the CYO and YMCA youth leagues, AAU and YBOA tournaments, and adult recreational leagues in the U.S.A, use two-man officiating crews. And in many states, including Ohio, the vast majority of varsity regular season games still use two-man crews. Even the vast majority of games around the world played under FIBA rules use two-man officiating crews.
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That's all fine and good Mark, but my point was that 100@ was incorrect. There are many officials who will face 3 man within the first couple of years. AND, it's certainly doesn't hurt to go to a 3 man camp, where a young official can properly learn the mechanics.
You sure are cantankerous these days.
For jbduke, I think all that means I agree with your reply.
