Evaluations...

[blindofficial]

As a newbie trying to move up (I'm in my third year in my local association) I got my first evaluation in three years recently for a 9th grade boys game. It didn't go so hot. My evaluator docked me because I would not wait for my partner to "relieve" me so I could report the foul. (i.e. If I was lead and called a foul, I'd have to stay there with my arm in the air until my partner got to my spot BEFORE, I could go and report the foul).

I've spoken with a few other officials and they just laughed at that.

Am I wrong to say this "rule" that I got docked for is a bad idea? I'm all for getting the game flowing. When I call a foul, I wait to make sure we're not going to see a fight, inform my partner what I got, and go report.

Thoughts?

[Kingsman1288]

Not something I've ever been docked for, and I thought I had been docked for some weird stuff in the past.

It sounds weird, but if it's what your association wants you to do then do it.

[shishstripes]

Two man or three man? By the book in 2-man, non-calling official holds his/her position watching the players until calling official is done reporting. Not quite as sure about 3-man. Sounds more like, when in Rome type of situation.

[Spence]

This is your first review ever?

I'm in my first year and have had 2.

[Scratch85]

NFHS is the opposite of what your evaluator appears to require.

2-whistle or 3-whistle, non-calling officials freeze their field of vision to observe players until the calling official completes reporting and turns to observe players. IOW, everyone maintains their position until the calling official has completed his duties, then the switch is on.

Admittedly, many (me included) freeze, wait for the calling official to get into position and begin reporting and then initiate the switch before the calling official has completed reporting. Keeping players in view at all times.

[shavano]

Just had my first one as well..

I got "satisfactory" on everything, but was told that as T, I needed to "work the arc" more, and as L to close down more often. I've worked 2 man pretty much all season working the jr high games. ( and have had a blast)

I was recommended for a full frosh schedule with some JV. Is this about the usual place I should be after one season?

Thanks