Useful Phrases

[johnny1784]

Originally posted by aussie_ref
Anybody got some useful phrases for me to use while refereeing this might sound like a stupid thread but i'd like to hear what other referees say,
Eg
In and out - Trying to get player to exit the key
Keep it clean - can be used for many situations such as screening, player on the floor.
Stay, walk away, kept out, back off - Stopping a fight
I'll call the fouls you worry about the game - When a players questioning about you calling fouls.

ETC ETC ETC

Comment: "That was a foul!"
Short reply: "That was not a bird." or "Why did the chicken cross the basketball court?" {answer: he/she heard the referees calling fowls}

Comment: "Did you see that?"
Short reply: "Sorry, I wasn't looking over there, I had off-ball."

Situation: Roughness in the post or rough play
Short reply: "keep your hands off" or "Captains, control your team." or "let's play without the rough contact."

Situation: In the key too long
Short reply: "Please get out of the key."

Most of all use respectful short replies that resemble who you are professionally.