I didnt say dont study the rule book. In fact, I said study it.
Wait, let me go check:
Yep, here is what I said:
"1. Read the rule book. I dont mean "become a rule book official," but a working knowledge of the rules will give you confidence and confidence will help your game."
The point is, a rookie doesnt really need to know what a false double foul is.
But a newbie shouldnt be afraid to call a game. I see more newbies holding a whistle because they are overthinking. You know what a block is, call it. You know an out of bounds, call it. You know a travel, call it. The vast majority of the game are calls that you already know how to make if you know anything about basketball. Blow the whistle, newbies!!! And blow it with authority.
[Edited by cdaref on Nov 23rd, 2005 at 01:22 AM]
Wed Nov 23, 2005, 01:18am
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