Referee Abuse

[williebfree]

I was working a tournament game with a very inexperienced partner.

She made a solid call. (Blocking - player driving to the hoop.) The "fouler" got all upset and started a verbal tirade toward her. I gave her a few seconds to react (whack him) and then took care of business. The player was removed from the game (as tournament rules required.)

The "T" definitely had a sombering effect on the increasingly aggressive edge in the game.

After the game, my partner was extremely thankful about my intervention by stepping in and helping her "clear her head and regain her composure".

It was definitely a "learning experience" for her.


P.S. : "WONDERING" your confidence will build with more floor time and discussion with experienced officials, such as those here.