Caught One in the Brain Bucket......

[MCJB Ump]

Lead in an 8th grade boys game. Gym two sizes too small with a restraining line, dual backcourt lines and about 1 foot from endline to a padded (thank God) wall. Trying to watch for contact underneath in a rebounding situation when the ball comes flying out right off my noggin. Absolutely no room to react.

[BillyMac]

I've stopped balls from going out of bounds, set screens for players (hopefully legal), and deflected passes. It's a fast moving game, surprising things happen, and sometimes we're in the wrong place at the wrong time.

[chartrusepengui]

Sat night - VB game. Trail in 2 person. Skip pass intended on going to corner but D post player takes a good swing and bats ball (open hand) towards me. I had a little time so I took step towards sideline. A1 and B1 are charging after the ball. A1 trips and ended up taking me out at the knees. I faceplant onto the court.

I hear ball bouncing and coach yelling something like "come on call a foul". Next thing I hear is ***'t coaches laughing and trying to tell HC that I couldn't make a call because all I could see were the lines on the court, knees and elbows. When I was able to get up - he just kind of grinned at me. We came out at the half to see half his players with towels on their knees wiping the floor. Partner asked if something had been spilled. He smiled at me and said they were just trying to "rub down the lines" as some must have been too high to step over.

We all had a good laugh. I just know this is going to haunt me some more this season.

[Reffing Rev.]

First game of a Varsity Girls/Boys Double Header I was tossing the opening tip. Both girls went up tipped once and then tipped again right down on my nose. I was physically fine, but mentally I don't think I checked back in until halftime of the boys' game.

[ca_rumperee]

I'm lead, boys 7th graders running their offense, ball in the far corner, works its way around to ft line extended, player swings it to .... no one .... except me. Made my best dodgeball evasion move but alas, got me on the hip. OOB. Took me a second or two to blow my whistle, though.

I was open, I guess.

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by ca_rumperee

I'm lead, boys 7th graders running their offense, ball in the far corner, works its way around to ft line extended, player swings it to .... no one .... except me. Made my best dodgeball evasion move but alas, got me on the hip. OOB. Took me a second or two to blow my whistle, though.

I was open, I guess.

Here in Ontario we previously wore greys. Without question, once a year (or more) a player would pass me the ball. It's been 3 seasons (I think) since my local went to stripes and how many times have I been passed to since? None.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

Here in Ontario we previously wore greys. Without question, once a year (or more) a player would pass me the ball. It's been 3 seasons since my local went to stripes and how many times have I been passed to since? None.

Good point for those states, boards, or associations thinking about switching to gray from stripes. At least home teams are no longer allowed to wear gray, they must wear whiute.