Calls outside your coverage area...

[zebraman]

Originally posted by JohnBark
in a jr high girls game i did tonight. being new to officiatlng games. i asked my partner how i did. he said great expect for one call that was "outside" my area. the call was a jump ball and the players were in is area, but with their backs to him. so, my partner's view was blocked. was i wrong to call it? i don't think so. but, i'm new.

my partner wasn't upset. just said don't make calls outside my "L" or coverage area.

your thoughts? thanks!

Just something to think about John. If you were watching the two players involved in the held ball (out of your area) and he was watching the two players involved in the held ball (like he should be), who was watching the other 8 players?


Like others have said, if that's his only criticism you must have done a great job. The more games you ref and the more you trust your partner, the easier it will be to stay in your own area.

Z