Observation: Impediments to Moving Up

[Rob1968]

And I was certain that comment was coming, from someone. Still, the underlying principle has served me well.
Another example of the application of that principle is that I used to be able to easily clear the net, when it got hung up on the rim, by jumping up and hitting it with my hand. After negative comments, that I was "showing up the players" I no longer do that, but ask that a player clear the net, by jumping or hitting it with the ball.

Because I do so much mentoring, and teaching/training of younger/less experienced officials, I stress that our goal is to remove, do away with, eliminate any thing that a supervisor/evaluator may find objectionable. It is an extension or practical application of that principle. In other terms, it is the "when in Rome . . ." idea.

[bas2456]

Originally Posted by Rob1968

Another example of the application of that principle is that I used to be able to easily clear the net, when it got hung up on the rim, by jumping up and hitting it with my hand. After negative comments, that I was "showing up the players" I no longer do that, but ask that a player clear the net, by jumping or hitting it with the ball.

I get what you're saying. Were those comments though coming from assignors/evaluators?

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Rob1968

... to be able to easily clear the net, when it got hung up on the rim, by jumping up and hitting it with my hand.

For me, the good old days. Now, where are my keys?

[jpgc99]

I wear my wedding ring. I don't see how rules governing the players has anything to do with me. They are also not allowed to wear a whistle around their neck.

[bas2456]

Originally Posted by jpgc99

I wear my wedding ring. I don't see how rules governing the players has anything to do with me. They are also not allowed to wear a whistle around their neck.

True!!

Also, slightly off topic...but I've seen NFL quarterbacks play with their wedding rings on. I would never play a sport with a ring on...but I have no problem with officials wearing theirs.