Pre-game Stretching

[rockyroad]

As one who has some lower back issues, I will sometimes squat down during warm-ups as that stretches my lower back out some...but that's all I do, is squat there while the teams are warming up - looks kinda tacky, but I'd rather that than have a spasm in the first minute of the game.

[ChrisSportsFan]

Originally Posted by rockyroad

As one who has some lower back issues, I will sometimes squat down during warm-ups as that stretches my lower back out some...but that's all I do, is squat there while the teams are warming up - looks kinda tacky, but I'd rather that than have a spasm in the first minute of the game.

I really don't have a problem with a squat or 3 on the floor so long as you don't rip out your pants and you can get up on your own.

I know that sometimes I tighten up a bit when standing for 15 minutes but I don't make a big to-do about stretching. My biggest deal is that my knees stiffen when standing there.

[tomegun]

I work with guys who do this all the time and I don't think it is a big deal. Have I done it? Yes, but I don't do it all the time because I don't have a set routine.
Most of the guys I know who do this do it at college games. I don't think a lot of high school officials, the ones I work with at least, do it because they are about to piss on themselves because of the game.

[Mark Padgett]

What do you guys think about stretching in the men's room?

(Larry Craig icon)

[tjones1]

Mark,

I didn't figure you did any pre-game stretching due to the fishnets. Any truth to this?

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by tjones1

Mark,

I didn't figure you did any pre-game stretching due to the fishnets. Any truth to this?

Are you kidding? They're nylon, dude.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Are you kidding? They're nylon, dude.

I would have guess polyester. But I maybe that died out with three-inch belt loops and green leisure suits.

[Idaho]

Originally Posted by tomegun

I work with guys who do this all the time and I don't think it is a big deal.

Come on, tomegun. That's a bit of a stretch, don't you think?

[mikeref]

One of the reasons I do not post much anymore is the variety of inane, insipid and downright stupid responses people feel compleled to give when someone asks a legitimate question. Some may think they are funny, but I do not.
As far as stretching goes, for me stretching in the locker room before a game is mandatory. However, after standing on the sidelines fo 15 minutes I do tend to stiffen up a bit. My partner(s) and I have a system where if one or two of us NEED to stretch out just prior to game time, we leave the confines of the court and if possible find a vacant hallway or room to stretch out again. We take 3-5 minutes so that all of us have the opportunity to do this if we want. While we are doing this there is at least one official on the floor watching players and taking care of business. Is this the optimum situation?? No, but it does work for us. As an official, I am at my best when I am warm and stretched out and ready to run.

[ChrisSportsFan]

Originally Posted by mikeref

One of the reasons I do not post much anymore is the variety of inane, insipid and downright stupid responses people feel compleled to give when someone asks a legitimate question. Some may think they are funny, but I do not.
As far as stretching goes, for me stretching in the locker room before a game is mandatory. However, after standing on the sidelines fo 15 minutes I do tend to stiffen up a bit. My partner(s) and I have a system where if one or two of us NEED to stretch out just prior to game time, we leave the confines of the court and if possible find a vacant hallway or room to stretch out again. We take 3-5 minutes so that all of us have the opportunity to do this if we want. While we are doing this there is at least one official on the floor watching players and taking care of business. Is this the optimum situation?? No, but it does work for us. As an official, I am at my best when I am warm and stretched out and ready to run.

I don't mean to make another "inane, insipid and downright stupid response" here but you are only averaging 9 posts per year. How much more could you cut back?

[Junker]

In double headers I usually stretch a bit in the locker room at halftime. Stretching cold muscles isn't good for you. For me, the most important thing to do is stretch AFTER the game, before getting in the car. If I don't do that I'm sore for days.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by mikeref

One of the reasons I do not post much anymore is the variety of inane, insipid and downright stupid responses people feel compleled to give when someone asks a legitimate question. Some may think they are funny, but I do not.
As far as stretching goes, for me stretching in the locker room before a game is mandatory. However, after standing on the sidelines fo 15 minutes I do tend to stiffen up a bit. My partner(s) and I have a system where if one or two of us NEED to stretch out just prior to game time, we leave the confines of the court and if possible find a vacant hallway or room to stretch out again. We take 3-5 minutes so that all of us have the opportunity to do this if we want. While we are doing this there is at least one official on the floor watching players and taking care of business. Is this the optimum situation?? No, but it does work for us. As an official, I am at my best when I am warm and stretched out and ready to run.

Mike, the only see people getting upset over someone doing a Taebo workout on the floor, not a simple stretch in place that hardly anyone sees.

Peace

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by mikeref

One of the reasons I do not post much anymore is the variety of inane, insipid and downright stupid responses people feel compleled to give when someone asks a legitimate question. Some may think they are funny, but I do not.
As far as stretching goes, for me stretching in the locker room before a game is mandatory. However, after standing on the sidelines fo 15 minutes I do tend to stiffen up a bit. My partner(s) and I have a system where if one or two of us NEED to stretch out just prior to game time, we leave the confines of the court and if possible find a vacant hallway or room to stretch out again. We take 3-5 minutes so that all of us have the opportunity to do this if we want. While we are doing this there is at least one official on the floor watching players and taking care of business. Is this the optimum situation?? No, but it does work for us. As an official, I am at my best when I am warm and stretched out and ready to run.

Not having a sense of humor is a handicap I would just as soon not have. We all have a lot of stress in our lives and coming onto this board and getting a chuckle or two is a great stress-reliever. People DO get their questions answered and this board has been a great help to me. I provide inane responses from time to time. A lot of us do. But please don't assume that any lack in seriousness in some responses translates into a lack of seriousness we take onto the floor. In that respect, we are really no diffeent than you.

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by ChrisSportsFan

I really don't have a problem with a squat or 3 on the floor so long as you don't rip out your pants and you can get up on your own.

I know that sometimes I tighten up a bit when standing for 15 minutes but I don't make a big to-do about stretching. My biggest deal is that my knees stiffen when standing there.

Shouldn't that kind of stuff occur elsewhere? BEFORE you go out on the floor????