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Originally Posted by Jay R
I am curious about your feelings regarding preventative officiating by talking to players such as post players and defensive players guarding a dribbler.
Do you believe in talking very much or would you rather let your whistle do the talking?
If you are a "talker"; what phrases do you use and what phrases would you avoid?
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I just went to a college camp this weekend and communication was stressed heavily. If the post players are using their hands too much, then give them a quick "Watch your hands". (You get the idea) It helped a lot in the games we officiated. The post play was immediately cleans up. The magic of the phrase is that if you don't direct it at anyone in particular, everyone things it was meant for them. Although, I must admit that if the ball is in the area, I let my whistle do the talking. If it's on the weak side, I will be proactive as long as there is not an advantage gained.
-Josh