Good pregame meeting

[IHSAref]

WHat is considered a good pregame? What issues do you cover and stuff like what. What about with the captians and the head coaches with you right before tip off?

Thanks!

[WhistlesAndStripes]

Originally Posted by IHSAref

WHat is considered a good pregame? What issues do you cover and stuff like what. What about with the captians and the head coaches with you right before tip off?

Thanks!

I Just wish everyone a Happy Hannukah and off we go.

[Larks]

Originally Posted by IHSAref

What about with the captians and the head coaches with you right before tip off?

Thanks!

"Questions?" "Have a good game"

I feel as though I am dragging this out too long! Any suggestions on how I can shorten this aspect of the game?

All kidding aside - IHSAref - I would search the forums for pregame. Theres at least a couple topics a year on that. Personally this year, we can all talk about the normal stuff but I am going to talk about rotating and doing what we can to get two officials on ball side even if it means multiple rotations in a set.

Check this post for starters:
Pre Game

[Ignats75]

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.

[ChuckElias]

Here's another thread with some pre-game stuff: Looking for a detailed pre-game

[Ref_ Fred]

[QUOTEWHat is considered a good pregame? What issues do you cover and stuff like what. ][/QUOTE]

The pre-game changes for which association I do games for. I'll give you some for the HS games.

1 We meet 1 hour prior to game time.
2: Rotation, good eye contact
3 Watch you primary
4: help out on jump ball situation
5 Boundary Line Responsibilities
6: Last Shot Responsibilities
7: Post Play and Post Travels
8: What are reasons to rotate
9:Rotate from closedown
10: Double Whistles (freeze)
11: Throw-ins (eye contact, table, clocks
12: Communicate at 6 & 9 fouls
13: Soliciting for help (or coming in)

There are many more I just stated a few. And most will change if you have worked with the crew before. IMO

[ChuckElias]

Originally Posted by Ref_ Fred

13: Soliciting for help (or coming in)

From what I've been reading in another thread, I think this is only legal in Nevada.

[Ref_ Fred]

From what I've been reading in another thread, I think this is only legal in Nevada.

Hey now! not that kind of soliciting... LOL

[Ref_ Fred]

ISHAref, Pm me and I can email you a card I use for pre-game.