Junker, you may be right. Part of the reluctance for some people learning 3 man might be that the NFHS changes the mechanics every year. No long switches, then long switches came back. The caller remained away from table. Now the caller goes tableside. I haven't done that many 3 whistles, but every time I do I have to learn it all over again! However, you get a whole different feel for the game with 3, your coverage area is much easier, and you don't run up and down the court near as much. RR

refnrev, I'm sorry but that has got to be one of the biggest crocks I've ever heard about someone being reluctant to do 3-man.
For anyone that goes to camps and/or belong to more than one conference/level/league officiating is all about doing what is required at the moment. If you think the NF changes mechanics every year, what about someone who has to change mechanics from day-to-day depending on what league they are working? What about working in a gym with one clock and you have a close game? Can we alway let the C or Trail (2-man) have the clock?
Changing mechanics yearly should NOT be an excuse for reluctance especially since officials do it on every level!

tommy, I don't think that's rev's attitude, but I know that it is the attitude of some older officials who don't have any aspirations of moving up. They have found their level of comfort and they really don't want to change it.

For them, it's not about the things you talked about. Some of them are even still very good officials. But they don't see the need to learn a whole new system at this point of their careers, especially if it means taking a pay cut.

Mr. Chuck,
you are correct older (I mean wiser) officials do not want to learn a new work habit. Your lower extremities do take a pounding over the years. I think working three will ease some of the pounding your body my take over the course of a three to five game day.

That's a complete crock of sh!t. It may be true of a <b>few</b> older officials. It sureashell isn't true of all or most older officials. Officials who want to do the best job that they can <b>never</b> stop learning!

tomegun,
I was just agreeing with Junker. Yes, I think that for some guys that's the attitude. It's not mine -- but some guys who have been doing things one way for a long time don't want to change. If you haven't seen this, you're lucky! AND IT'S NOT ALWAYS THE OLDER GUYS BY ANY MEANS. Some of them will tell you they're still working games -- lots of games -- because of less wear and tear on the joints with 3 officials. RR

[Edited by refnrev on May 24th, 2005 at 10:24 PM]