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[Splute]

Welcom Bearfanmike20.... you came to the right place to further your knowledge of the game. There is no substitute for on the floor learning or camps, but when it comes to the rules; this is the place.

[M&M Guy]

Listen.

Ask questions, then listen some more.

Have fun! (I know, sometimes it's hard to remember this part when coaches are screaming at you, but it's important.)

[Mark Dexter]

Every time you post an answer to a (rules-related) question, look it up in the rulebook and give a rule reference.

[Mark Padgett]

Please note that some of the posts are humorous (or, at least attempts at being so). After a while, you'll catch on when someone is just kidding.

Except, of course, when discussing overtimes.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Please note that some of the posts are humorous (or, at least attempts at being so). After a while, you'll catch on when someone is just kidding.

Except, of course, when discussing overtimes.

or tucking in your whistle.

[Junker]

Hit your whistle with authority (as I was taught, like you have a pair), get your hand or fist straight up in the air. Stay in your area. Ask questions at dead ball periods. Hustle. Don't take any crap from the bench or players. Have Fun!!

Btw Adam, I had the mighty CMB Raiders on the gridiron a couple of weeks ago.

[eyezen]

Originally Posted by Junker

Hit your whistle with authority (as I was taught, like you have a pair), get your hand or fist straight up in the air. Stay in your area. Ask questions at dead ball periods. Hustle. Don't take any crap from the bench or players. Have Fun!!

This.


Also try to find a non state sanctioned league to start in, typically in the fall or spring. Avoid stepping onto the court for the first time in a state sanctioned game, even if it's just middle school/junior high.

Get in the rule book.

Go watch varsity games that you have no horse in and watch the referees.

[Vinski]

Welcome Bearfan.

• Study the heck out of the rule book
• Get in every game you can, even if don't pay.
• Practice and polish your mechanics.
• Listen to experience.
• Always step onto the court with a good attitude
• Come to this site often

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Junker

Hit your whistle with authority (as I was taught, like you have a pair), get your hand or fist straight up in the air. Stay in your area. Ask questions at dead ball periods. Hustle. Don't take any crap from the bench or players. Have Fun!!

Btw Adam, I had the mighty CMB Raiders on the gridiron a couple of weeks ago.

I'm not sure what you meant to write, but I'm sure you misspelled it.
How'd they do?

More importantly, how do you like working the American Style Football?

[Dan_ref]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Please note that some of the posts are humorous (or, at least attempts at being so). After a while, you'll catch on when someone is just kidding.

Except, of course, when discussing overtimes.

Here's a hint: any posts by "Mark Padgett" will be lacking in humor.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by Dan_ref

Here's a hint: any posts by "Mark Padgett" will be lacking in humor.

Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Dan_ref.
Dan_ref who?
Exactly my point.

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Dan_ref.
Dan_ref who?
Exactly my point.

I'm not sure, but I think you also just made Dan_ref's point.