how do you watch a game...

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Originally posted by M&M Guy
As far as watching referees, I would much rather watch NCAA refs for how they handle games than NBA refs for the reasons already listed. It is a slightly different game, so there are many things NBA refs do mechanics-wise that I would not be able to use in other games. If there was one thing though, I wish I could hear how they interact with and handle coaches and players. That's where I wish I could pick up some pointers. [/B]

I think your opinion of watching some (not all) NCAA refs will change once you understand what it is you are really watching. Some refs, that are on TV a lot, have the worse floor mechanics in basketball. That would include being worse than high school refs.

What are the differences mechanics-wise than a college official?
1. The run across the lane. It is already trickling down to college. Many people look where they are going instead of officiating at different levels as the cross the lane. If this is the case, you might as well run across so the rotation is completed quicker.
2. Everyone rotates on fouls.
3. They take the ball out on the sideline for fouls and violations.
4. They use two hands to report.
5. They walk through players on their way to the table. This is a good thing to me.
6. Their primaries are different than men's college but the same as women's.

Can someone add more differences when it comes to mechanics (not rules)? There is nothing about their mechanics that should be different when it comes to getting open angles on plays. Since they don't jump around like clowns, there is often a difference.
I have noticed the fact that they seem to listen a lot and let the coaches and players vent. They do this with a non intimidating stance and I've been told that they do NOT use a stop sign. They want to seem more defensive or neutral. Keep in mind, they are getting cussed at almost every game.
I guess it is a personal preference to not watch NBA games and/or refs. My preference is to watch basketball no matter what. I guess that is the Indiana in me coming out!