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[fonzzy07]

I am only 16 so I have a lot of time for improvement but as you might guess the crowd is a little bit harder on me because when you see a kid (same could apply for women) on the court if you are not perfect the crowd hates you (even when you make a good call). Thanks for the help.[/QUOTE]
On this matter. I started at age 16.I am now 17 and am small for my age. While it is hard to get the respect of the coaches and fans because you and I are so young their are somethings you can do. 1st off dress like a ref. Get a pair of ref pants and a pair of ref shoes patent leather if you can. I can't say enough to how powerful the shiny shoes are. 2nd off demand respect. You can control coaches. Don't be afraid to use T's. As for fans just ingnore them. Goodluck and keep improving.

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by fonzzy07

2nd off demand respect. You can control coaches. Don't be afraid to use T's. As for fans just ingnore them. Goodluck and keep improving.

WHOA! You may demand respect but that's certainly not the way to get it. All that will get you is a lot of FTs with no players on the lane. Respect is earned, not demanded.

Control is an illusion. Keep the game under control and manage the coaches. There's no need, or hope, to control them.

But yes, I agree, ignore the fans.

[fonzzy07]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

WHOA! You may demand respect but that's certainly not the way to get it. All that will get you is a lot of FTs with no players on the lane. Respect is earned, not demanded.

Control is an illusion. Keep the game under control and manage the coaches. There's no need, or hope, to control them.

But yes, I agree, ignore the fans.

I stand corrected. What i ment to say was don't take all of the stupid stuff from coaches.If he cusses or continues to personnally attack you ect. You dont have to be destryoed by coaches.But definatly dont go looking for T's. Also your partner should beable to help you out a little for example in a 2 person after u report a foul go to the other side of the court ect. Thanks BktBallRef for correcting me.