Partner whistled all night long

thumpferee · #1 (**permalink**) Thu Dec 02, 2004, 03:14pm

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Originally posted by blindzebra

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Originally posted by Dudly
Blindzebra....I think I agree with your logic. When you mention hurt do you mean by the foul count or physically? If it's physically I do everything in my power to avoid them getting hurt. With 2 of my own playing ball I am probably one of the worst howler monkeys when I fell the ref is letting too much go and think it could lead to the players getting hurt. Both boys are young so we get the young officials. They have to start somewhere and I try to hold my tongue.
If it's the foul count do you think I should adjust to kepp it even or adjust to keep the consistancy at both ends of the court?
Not trying to pick a fight here, just get some clarification, advise, point of view, etc...

Thanks

I'm talking about being consistent as a crew.

Let's say your partner is calling EVERYTHING, and you only call a few here and there, it is possible that one team might have your partner with his happy whistle more often.

I don't think foul totals are an issue, but what IS being called is. If your partner calls that handcheck you need to call that type of play a handcheck.

The first chance you get you address it with your partner.

How? Now that's the question.

You can say," WE set the tone, so I think WE can back off some."

Or, "Did WE need that call at...did it make the game better?"

The thing is if you adjust, not only is it more consistent for the players, but it allows you to address the issue from WE as a crew are calling too much, and not having a, "How about swallowing that whistle partner," sort of thing.

[Edited by blindzebra on Dec 2nd, 2004 at 03:07 PM]

GREAT ADVICE! I'm copying this to give to other officials in my association!