Clock habits

[daveg144]

I'm old, but not a long time veteran (5 years), but this is something I've also put an emphasis on this year (actually starting in camps last summer).

When one of my partners blows the whistle, I take a quick look at the clock (note the time and make sure it has stopped). Then I'll make sure my partners and I know what's going on (foul or violation).

When I blow my whistle and I hear another one, too, then I am first looking at my partners to see what they've got (don't want to have a blarge), then I'll check the clock.

It's becoming a habit and I don't have to think about it much anymore (in fact, it feels odd writing the sequence out). Think about how focused we are on the clock in the last minute of a period or game. We are always aware of the time and who has the clock (at least we should be). It's the same thing without thinking about who has the clock.

Hope this helps.