What did you learn this year...

[BigT]

What was the biggest darkest secret you learned about your game this year.
Are you having success changing this bad habit.

Hope everyone had a great year and those who get post season good luck!

I learned to just call the obvious and ignore comments from coaches. Both I have changed and both have helped me enjoy the game more and get bigger assignments.

[JRutledge]

I learn a lot of the same things every year. I need to watch more tape of my games. I need to be more aware of other things going on outside of the court. I need to be an even better partner by calling things that save the crew when brought to my attention. I need to slow down even more in some situations. Nothing brand spanking new, just things that are confirmed and come up during the season.

Peace

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by BigT

What was the biggest darkest secret you learned about your game this year.
Are you having success changing this bad habit.

Hope everyone had a great year and those who get post season good luck!

I learned to just call the obvious and ignore comments from coaches. Both I have changed and both have helped me enjoy the game more and get bigger assignments.

It was not what I learned this year but what I learned last year. At my age, not only should I make a pit stop just before going onto the court before that start of the game I should also make a pit stop at half time even if I do not feel the need to make a pit stop.

Last year MTD, Jr., and I had a girls' JV game go into OT, , not one, not two, but three, , OTs. With under 20 seconds to play in the 2nd OT, Team V was down 2 pts and had the ball when V-HC requests and is grant a TO. During the TO I told Junior that the game had better not go to a 3rd OT because I had to make a pit stop. Sure enough V1 makes a layup at the buzzer and we go to a 3rd OT, but not before Junior hit me with a TF for delay of game while I headed for the nearest rest room, .

MTD, Sr.

[BigT]

Mark you are the funniest and wisest referee I know...

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by BigT

Mark you are the funniest and wisest referee I know...

Thanks.

[BigT]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Thanks.

Mark P there is a completely different word for you...

[BryanV21]

As always... slow down. I'm such an impatient person that I want to get things moving as quickly as possible, but there are times when you have to stop and think to make sure you do the right thing.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by BigT

Mark P there is a completely different word for you...

Misanthropic?

Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.

Sure enough V1 makes a layup at the buzzer and we go to a 3rd OT, but not before Junior hit me with a TF for delay of game while I headed for the nearest rest room, .

Wait....isn't the first delay of game a warning??

[Refhoop]

Originally Posted by BigT

What was the biggest darkest secret you learned about your game this year.

In high school:
A thorough knowledge of the rules along with all my efforts in good mechanics; are critical if I truly care about the game and the young people that play the game.
Mechanics may get me to the next level tomorrow, but the rules are all that matter for the game I'm doing today...

[AABATTEE]

I learned that getting boo'd by the fans isn't the best feeling. But I just call my game regardless.

I also learned that I get very comfortable after my first whistle. Its like a wakeup feeling in the morning after you sip your coffee. Then its game on.

I learned that I also need to hear coaches but choose better words to use and be more stern. Lots of times there loudness don't bother me but then they tend to ride me loudly for too long.

[Dad]

Originally Posted by AABATTEE

I learned that getting boo'd by the fans isn't the best feeling. But I just call my game regardless.

I also learned that I get very comfortable after my first whistle. Its like a wakeup feeling in the morning after you sip your coffee. Then its game on.

I learned that I also need to hear coaches but choose better words to use and be more stern. Lots of times there loudness don't bother me but then they tend to ride me loudly for too long.

You'll get over getting boo'd. Eventually fans/coaches acting like clowns is just entertainment. Once a year, maybe, fans will get to me. Even then it's more me missing a call then the fans/coach throwing a fit.

[BatteryPowered]

Originally Posted by AABATTEE

I learned that getting boo'd by the fans isn't the best feeling. But I just call my game regardless.

I also learned that I get very comfortable after my first whistle. Its like a wakeup feeling in the morning after you sip your coffee. Then its game on.

I learned that I also need to hear coaches but choose better words to use and be more stern. Lots of times there loudness don't bother me but then they tend to ride me loudly for too long.

At least for me...I have realized that when I am hearing the fans I am going through a stretch where I am not on top of my game. It may be I am disgusted with myself for kicking something in a tight game, not feeling 100%, getting hissed off because my partner is calling everything on the floor, etc. But realizing I am hearing the crowd is a little like a 2 x 4 up side the head...gets me to focus more.

[zm1283]

Originally Posted by AABATTEE

I learned that getting boo'd by the fans isn't the best feeling. But I just call my game regardless.

I also learned that I get very comfortable after my first whistle. Its like a wakeup feeling in the morning after you sip your coffee. Then its game on.

I learned that I also need to hear coaches but choose better words to use and be more stern. Lots of times there loudness don't bother me but then they tend to ride me loudly for too long.

Sometimes it is the best feeling, like when you know you're 100 percent right and they're still booing.

[BryanV21]

Originally Posted by zm1283

sometimes it is the best feeling, like when you know you're 100 percent right and they're still booing. :d

+1,000,000