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

For the most part you should find language and sayings that fit your personality.

Ultimately, there will come a time when all you should be saying is "tweet!"

Good call, Tom.

Never used it , but here's one: "Shut Up, Play Ball, & Let The Ref's Make The Calls"

Thought I'd add a lil humor.

I thought that some supervisor's like for you to talk players out of fouls and violations. Nobody wants to interrupt the game with a 3-second violation.

Glad you're only kidding.

Saying "shut up" to <b>anybody</b> is just asking for trouble.

OK, substitute "ultimately" with "eventually." You can't talk all game.

To a coach who's not very happy about a call: "What did you see coach"? You can then respond with "I didn't see it that way" or "I'll work harder". (can't say that more than once)

To players wrestling on the floor for a loose ball and now you have a held ball: "easy up, let it go, I'm here"

To your partners when a player is complaining about calls: "#31 (#31 can also hear this) has been complaining about calls and I told him I'd watch, but he won't let it go so if he complains again, we gotta git-em".

To an assistant coach who wants a call: " "

To you partners just before tip: "Let's work hard and have some fun".

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.

Yep, you can choose to not reply and say nothing...

Or "assistant coach, please coach your players" or "coach, what is your number and I will call you"

Here's what works for me.

To the players:

"Hands!"
"Clear the key!"
"We'll watch for it"
"Tweet!!"

To the coaches:

"She didn't have legal guarding position"
"Thank you!"
"We're watching"
"Coach, your assistant needs to stay quiet and on the bench"
"Remember the box"


Absolutely dry. No sarcasm or irony at all. None. It always comes back to bite the butt later.

Personally, I'd keep away from that one. It's kinda intimating to the coach that you <b>haven't</b> been working "hard" so far in that game.

For guard play, I say "No hands" or "Hands off".
For post play, I say, "Straight up", "Get the arm off" or "Get the leg out".
To clear the lane, I say, "Clear!" or "Get out".

My response to an assistant coach is always made to the head coach. "Coach, your assistant is about to lose you the coaching box."

I hear what you're saying but I'm already working hard and the coach knows it. He's just fighting or begging for a call. For some guys, maybe it would be better to say "I'll watch".

"Stay legal."

For those lurking, notice that of all the suggestions, the official never centered out the player (s)he is talking to.

The official never says, "#32, get out of the key," or "#5, hands off the dribbler."

Having said that I have used a number specifically, but only in the rarest of times.

And when addressing during FTs, I also never use numbers. I address both teams and let them figure out who I am talking to. Usually the guilty party is aware of what he is doing. The smart players will come up to you in person and ask what is it that they're doing wrong.

Shut up.

Shut up. [/B][/QUOTE]I know where you live.

I also know how you got those stains on your underwear.

Be afraid.

Be very, very afraid.

I know where you live.

I also know how you got those stains on your underwear.

Be afraid.

Be very, very afraid. [/B][/QUOTE]

An old man goes to see his doctor for a regular check up and his wife goes along with him. The doctor comes into the examination room and after a few minutes tells the old man he'll need a stool sample, a blood sample and a urine sample. The old man, being deaf as a tree stump, looks up and says "WHA???!!". Again, the doctor requests a stool sample, a blood sample and a urine sample. The old man looks at his wife and shouts "WHAT DID HE SAY???!!". His wife yells back at the old man "HE NEEDS YOUR UNDERWEAR!!".

When someone is camping in the paint...I'll just start counting out loud..."One!"..."Two!"....they're almost always gone by three and they usually stay out.

What do you do if you get to "three" and they're still in there?

"TWEEEET!"

Doesn't that make for a lot of tweeting?

Not usually...it lets everyone hovering in the area know that someone is watching...and they generally clean it up the first time you count...or the first time ya tweet.

I agree, Bad Zebra.
First time often works well enough ... until the subs come in. And then, three seconds is seldom called regardless.
mick

What question does the coach normally ask in this situation? We cannot respond to every comment. Also, that is too much back and forth for me.

Does that mean you stop counting "1,2,3" when the subs come in?

Go away while I hand in my underwear.

Go away while I hand in my underwear. [/B][/QUOTE]LOL! :D

Dirty or clean?
:D

When the assistant in chirping, I'll say to the head coach, "Coach, your assistant is about to buy you a seat." That has always stopped it.

I've never personally used it but I still find it hilarious: "I'll take that from Batman, but I'm sure not taking it from Robin. Sit down and be quiet!"

Mregor

The proper use for comments like this are to think them in your head, and then use the inner chuckle to keep your perspective on the game. I find that a very helpful tool!

LOL!

Do you continue to count to 4 and 5 and beyond?

Funny, yet I would stop speaking after the word Robin.

I was told over and over again, try not to be vindictive and or make disrespectful comments such as; "sit down and shut up", when replying to coaches.

Since a single or double pre-game conference should have addressed any warnings, an assistant coach berating an official would land him/her a technical and the head coach receives an indirect.

The head coach will normally ask a zillion questions or make statements during live ball or dead ball action.

I do not think ChrisSportsFan was implying that an official should reply back and forth to a coach with a lengthy dialogue.

Your thinking is correct.

Something I hear a lot, and works well: "That's enough, coach."

Some of the best advice I have gotten about addressing coach comments/questions I heard from former NBA ref Nolan Fine. He suggested addressing the coaches with questions. Things like, "How did you see it, coach?" One of the best I have used is "What do you mean by that?" when a coach is commenting about an uneven foul count. The question usually forces a coach to stop for a second and allows you the chance to respond differently. A coaches first comment or question can be very confrontational in tone, if you can get him or her to rephrase, it can lead to a better dialogue. Plus, responding with a question usually buys you some time. I have found that a good answer is usually "I understand." or, "I see where you are coming from." It acknowledges the concern, but doesn't commit to anything.

Bottom line-- most coaches want, and deserve, some type of response, since no one wants to be ignored. The trick is in knowing the appropriate response.

3 Second : "Outtas the lane", "Outta the Lane"
Close guarding: "Hands, Hands...Watch the Hands"
Rough Play: 'Easy, Easy"...."Knock it off"
Back at Coach: "Got it , Thank you"

All short and sweet

Just curious, what camp did you hear Nolan talk at? I have heard him speak, I understand he speaks at a couple of camps.

Very good advice!

Snake-

I heard Nolan speak at the D3 Supercamp at the University of Richmond. He is from the area, so he is a regular there. He stayed around for a few days, and it was good to be able not only to hear him speak, but to hang out a bit as well.

That's where I had figured you heard him speak, I enjoyed hearing him speak and look forward to talking to him again. I think I will go to D3 next year but we'll see what happens.

I didnt read all of the replies....( but I'm being lazy today, forgive me ) so perhaps another has mentioned this....

From my experience, when you are talking to players during the game while the ball is live.....using one word followed with your whistle if needed is a great option.

" Lane " - " hands " - " EASY! " ( post play )

One reason this option works well is you avoid the potential " must whistle " between words :) :)

One of my personal favorites is prior to throw in and things are getting testy......hold onto the ball and look at the players with a smile and a " what the heck are you two doing? " look..... hahha..... but the situation must be appropriate.

my 2 cents

Savaahn,

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