mechanics

[zebraman]

Originally posted by dguig
I'm finding one of my biggest problems, as a new ref, is "rushing" my foul and violation calls. Sometimes I don't get the arm up because I have this sense of having to "rush" through the call.. Has anyone anthing similiar when they first started? Any suggestions on what I can do to help slow myself down?

Thanks..

I don't know of any officials that didn't rush when they first started. It's to be expected. It's just something you'll have to keep telling yourself and keep working on. Patient whistle and slow mechanics. Work on your mechanics in the mirror and notice that even when they feel slow, they are still too fast. Next game, blow your whistle for a foul and just stand there with your fist up for an uncomfortably long time before you give your preliminary signal. It'll feel weird, but it's a start. You'll get there.

Z