My Association has several of us F/JV Officials working three-man during the spring/summer so if the opportunity presents itself during the year next year, and we're good enough, maybe we can move up. Training Committee and Evaluators are there to provide "help and advice."
Well, I worked my first three-man in a while on Monday and man-oh-man do I have work to do. By the end of the second game I was certainly more comfortable, but sheesh. Areas for me to work on - moving to get a better angle, settling into a position, closing down, getting wide, relaxing, trusting my partners more, slowing down, etc.
Worst part for me - twice,
TWICE - was a lack of a patient whistle. I'm L, drive from C, BAM! Both times, double-whistle. Both times I didn't wait for my partner to make the call. Both times I signaled too early and stole it. First one was a BLARGE! Ugly! While my call was right, it wasn't my call. My partner(s) were very understanding and helpful.
Good training, but I have work to do and will listen and work hard to improve. Like anything else, the transition will take practice.....my $.02