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Originally posted by JRutledge
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Originally posted by Mike Burns
I am coming to the realization that if you are a "rule book" official you won't last long.
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Not really trying to spark a major debate, but why do you feel that way?
Peace
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Tony said it better than I can, but...
The first three years of officiating I have focused on learning the rules. Now I have to learn how to apply those rules to make the game better. Part of this is understanding game management as well as game flow. (Quote) "The best call of the game may be the one you didn't make." That comment has not set well with me in the past, because I thought "the rules are there to be enforced". And yes they are, but not to the extent that you have game interupters. Obviously I am not saying to throw the book out, but rather to know how and when to apply the intent of the rules, so we can call the best game for the players, coaches and fans.
BBarnaky, thanks for a great camp. I think one of the aspects that make the camp what it is, is the way that you and the other clinitions comunicated with the campers. There was no "big timing" or talking down to the campers, but clear comunication. Real people that love the game and want to help to make better officials.