Getting in Shape to Ref

[Mark Dexter]

You need cardio to build up endurance, so get outside or get on the treadmill.

I do agree that you should work some sprints in, too - basketball reffing is a lot of running 30 meters, stopping for a few seconds, then running 30 meters the other direction.

[socalreff]

In the offseason for me there's no substitute for playing basketball. A lot of the same movements as officiating times 10.

[Back In The Saddle]

Don't be practicing running backward, you might be tempted to do it during a game. Next time brandon89 is around, ask him what happens to refs that backpedal during games.

[budjones05]

Its not really about keeping in shape, but just getting prepared to know your rule books....watch a lot of games by good officials. There is really nothing you can do, but study. Thats how you prepare for a season

[Back In The Saddle]

Originally Posted by budjones05

Its not really about keeping in shape, but just getting prepared to know your rule books....watch a lot of games by good officials. There is really nothing you can do, but study. Thats how you prepare for a season

So...I'm just wasting my time in the gym? I should really be home memorizing the rule book?

[Splute]

P.S. I tried this method.... (reading the rule books 3 times before camp and NO running). Not a good idea for the body. I blew out my Quads... took two weeks to recover and I missed some valuable taping and instruction by not being able to Ref the scrimmages.

Running for endurance and sprints for real life on the floor.... unless Nike has new improved shoes that makes us run faster, jump higher and always make the right call..... ? two out of three?

[bbref]

Thanks for all the input. I see running is the number 1 answer. I believe I will go with yoga for flexibility and injury prevention. Keep doing the suicides minus backwards (I can see where a broken tailbone could happen). Couple of miles per day of running?? May be do some 1 on 1 with my daughter.

Thanks all.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by Splute

unless Nike has new improved shoes that makes us run faster, jump higher and always make the right call..... ?

Yes, they do. It's the new Jon Diebler autographed model. It also makes your lunch, washes your car and trims your nose hairs.

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by Splute

P.S. I tried this method.... (reading the rule books 3 times before camp and NO running). Not a good idea for the body. I blew out my Quads... took two weeks to recover and I missed some valuable taping and instruction by not being able to Ref the scrimmages.

Running for endurance and sprints for real life on the floor.... unless Nike has new improved shoes that makes us run faster, jump higher and always make the right call..... ? two out of three?

You are thinking of the late, great PF Flyers.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by Mark Dexter

basketball reffing is a lot of running 30 meters, stopping for a few seconds, then running 30 meters the other direction.

Uh-oh! Dex has gone over to the dark side!

[Mark Dexter]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Uh-oh! Dex has gone over to the dark side!

Thought you'd enjoy it.

[Jay R]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Uh-oh! Dex has gone over to the dark side!

Imagine if he had spelled it "metres".

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by Jay R

Imagine if he had spelled it "metres".

Please - I just ate.

[Back In The Saddle]

Originally Posted by Mark Dexter

I do agree that you should work some sprints in, too - basketball reffing is a lot of running 30 meters, stopping for a few seconds, then running 30 meters the other direction.

Baseline to baseline? Where's your partner?