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My Turn
Ok I have been a little busy and haven't seen this thread yet. Just let me add to the earlier and good information already presented.
Two ways to watch tape. 1. Tape the game itself and do the things in the earlier posts above mine. One thing to add is that it is important to note is "open" versus "closed" lanes of vision or looks. When you call a play or "no call" a play run it back and use the pause and slow motion to your advantage. Ask yourself, do I have an open look? (can I see the play clearly and see space between defender and offensive player or can I only see one player or only the front or back of a player. This is examples of plays that we often call incorrectly because we cannot see the play and let it start, develop and finish. All the other ideas posted above should be applied here as well. In my opinion (for whatever its worth) this is probably one of the best learning tools to become a solid/great play caller, which all officials can get better at no matter the experience level. GOTTA BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF.
2. Have somebody just video you and you alone. Has nothing to do with the "game" per se but just your signals, presentation, strengths and weaknesses, etc. Gotta really focus and try and find things to work on to make yourself stronger looking and so forth while your on the floor.
Both of these types of taping suite me well. I typically get game film of every game I do, however method #2 above I try and do a couple of times a year just to check my posture, presentation, mechanics, etc. out. I usually have somebody watch these "up close" shots to get other perspective as well, which is helpful.
If you have any further questions, I would be happy to address them as I think this is very important and at various levels of officiating is often overlooked or is not stressed enough. Happy film watching!!
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