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Originally Posted by Ch1town
Alrighty then...
I was just suggesting a method that would help eliminate the original topic "backpedaling".
Crossing over from a wreck league ref to an official, my mentor suggested that I attempt to get there as often as possible to help break that bad habit of backpedaling. And it really works for me, as there is no need to run backwards if you're already there. Not a requirement by any means, but it's hardly frowned upon either. Small things like hustle & appearance can go a long way!
Of course, there are some situations where it just wont happen ie: quick steal going the other way.
Didn't think that needed to spelled out, but I am posting on officiating.com now aren't I.  |
It is not about needing to be spelled out, it is the fact that I do not agree with it (and there is nothing wrong with that). And I do not agree with it because I think you to achieve it, you have to sacrifice other things. Basketball is a fluid game that moves constantly and might go from one end of the court to the other very quickly. I do not think most of us are going to beat a 15-18 year old even with the best intentions unless we do not close down and just started heading to the end line before the ball is rebounded. On a steal on the perimeter I do not see how we have a chance.
Peace