In my experience, a good pregame goes along way to making sure we as a team call a good game. As we are expected to be in the lockerroom 1 hour prior to tipoff, thats plenty of time to have a good pregame discussion. Early in the year, we generally go down point by point, the subjects on the back of my pregame card. We also talk about any unusual plays that we have been involved in.
The games that have not been well officiated, all had one thing in common....we didn't have a good pregame in the lockerroom. This may not have been the reason, but its no coinsidence.
As far as the Captains meetings go. Make it quick. Establish the protocols with them. If I am the referee I always end these with these words:
- Respect the Officials
- Respect your Opponent
- Respect the Game.
And if its a girls game, don't hang on the rim when you dunk.
Wed Nov 01, 2006, 08:19am
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