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BearFan, I have really been giving you the business, but I seriously wish you the best. It takes a twisted soul to get on the court, put themselves on the spot and do what we do. Whether it be for the love of the game, exercise or making a buck, this is not for the faint of heart.
You may not get this until you finish tonight, but I hope all went well and you didn't screw things up royally. Jokes, Jokes! It probably went by so fast you will not remember it.
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I knew that the speed from MS to HS would be faster.. but didn't realize how fast... It took me almost the whole first game to adjust. Mistakes... 1. I kept signaling the wrong direction for pos. Not sure why.. I made sure I called out the right color but for some reason I'd signal the wrong way. 2. Called a block foul, but forgot to actually signal the block. 3. Missed a whistle on an out of bounds play. Just didn't blow it. Dont know why. Other then that.. It was ok. I'm still having trouble distiguishing exacly if I should or shouldn't call a foul. I feel like I left alot of fouls out there. The ratio of fouls called between me and my partner was about 4 to 1 in his favor. Id like to think that people were just not fouling in my area, but I dont think that is the case. All in all. A good learning experience and alot of things I still need to work on.
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3. At least it stayed dry that trip Assuming you were switching every time at least there was consistency with the foul calls...just takes time, no substitute for seeing situation after situation at game speed... |
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I remember when my first block/charge occurred (it was a charge), I had no idea how to do the mechanics for the call because I never had to make a charge call at MS level and below. I must've looked like a marionette trying to figure out that first charge signal, lol. I still haven't done any actual HS varsity games (why put up with more aggravation and get home 2-3 hrs later for $5?) but I think I can relate. A hearty congrats on your first HS game.
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I think both are fun in their own way. Much better Basketball play on the hs level obviously but I think no matter how high up I get.. I think I will make sure I still do some ms games.
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(why put up with more aggravation and get home 2-3 hrs later for $5?) Quote:
The kids' games are like soccer scrums, all the action takes place right around the key, making it difficult to clearly spot violations and fouls (unless you're a parent in that 5th row.) In a HS game the floor is spread out more, plus they can actually control the ball. So I understand what you're saying, rainmaker. But my daughter is a point guard on her freshman team (MI AAU runner-up last year, if I may gloat!), which means I'm watching her play twice a week and officiating the other 3 nights. For now I'd rather get home to my family by 8pm than roll in at 10:30. Besides, my 3-man experience is limited to 2 clinics and 2 tournaments. I figure if I do my best to get better at the Fr and JV level and someone eventually sees that I'm ready for varsity, they'll let me know. Otherwise, I'm in no hurry.
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Part of officiating should be integrity and I've seen this many times. Assume the following:
1. An official wants to get better 2. An official is ready to do high school varsity 3. An official is given the choice between a varsity game and a middle school game - the official chooses the varsity game. If those three things were true for you then yes, you do want to do higher level basketball. Period. The end. It is finished. Stop saying otherwise. Juulie is right, it is more fun.
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Or, if he's married, he can ask the wife for her opinion. Just remind her the stripes are mandatory. Quote:
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