Reflexions on a bad game

[TravelinMan]

Originally posted by JRutledge

Treat every call individually. Look at the positive things. Work on the misses or things you did not do so well. Be honest with yourself.

Usually missed calls are because of lack of hustle, not in good position and not anticipating the play (not the call).

The way you make sure you eliminate these situations, is to go to camps, in the summer work as much as possible without burning yourself out and during the season watching as much basketball officials as you can.

This is not an overnight thing, but if you work at it you will get better.

Peace

Listen closely to JRut's advice. Couldn't have said it any better. I would also just add missed calls can occur when you or your partner take your eye off players or action even just for one split second. Case in point - 2 players dive to the floor for loose ball: A fouls B in the process; I go to the table to report foul and while my back is to the players A kicks B while both are still on the floor; my partner doesn't see it (probably took his eye away from players for a split second); I didn't see it because I was reporting original foul; we can't make any call we have not seen even if the whole gymnasium sees it. Lessons: if your partner reports foul, keep your eyes on the players until he returns to the floor.