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Originally Posted by Duffman
Suspect away I guess... 
One of my partners also has an encyclopedic knowledge of the book, and he pulls our *** out of the fire once or twice a year. My personal strength is in game management and comes from my background of 12 years as a player (10 years as a youth and HS standout and 2 years as a division 2 benchwarmer) and 13 years as a coach. Personally there is no greater comfort than knowing there is no behavior that goes on in game, either on the floor or on the bench, which I can't handle. That's something that can't be learned from a rule book.
Rulebook knowledge is a tremendous asset, but it’s not the only asset, and it alone doesn’t make you a great official. Please understand I am in no way implying that you don’t also have game management skills. |
Would you rather be known as the guy that can save a crew with a thorough knowledge of the rule book, or would you rather be known as the guy who doesn't know the requirements of TF situations. These have harsh penalties to the players and coaches involved, they are even more harsh for a crew that misspplies them.
If you are getting the games you say you are, you will eventually be the CC of a game, and you will eventually work with officials that will let you handle all the "hard" stuff because you are the CC. Improper rules application, especially when you are expected to KNOW the rules, is not always well received. It makes the crew look bad and in turn makes the assignor look bad.
No one can force you to read the books....but you will soon be discovered if you don't
