First Year Reflections

[Mark Dexter]

Originally posted by bard
2. Don't backpeddle. My achilles hasn't hurt since I stopped.

Always remember to do the look over your shoulder while running straight - not only does it reduce injuries to yourself, it reduces the likelihood of collisions with others on the sidelines (I actually have seen several college officials do the backpedal, though).

5. Eye contact with my partner before putting the ball in play.

I can't stress this one enough!! Whether you have a running or stopped clock or there is 7:59 in the first or :00.1 in the second overtime, always make sure you look at your partner(s) before inbounding! (I've had some problems from quick partners this season.)

3. Closed hand-Foul. Open hand-Violation. Closed hand-Foul. Open hand-Violation. Closed hand-Foul. Open hand-Violation... DANG!

Once again - an important one. Don't keep your partner(s) in the dark. If there is a foul, we can start the switch/line everyone up for FT's. If a violation, we can rotate properly and possibly set up the inbound.

10. Keep up on the NCAA better so I don't humiliate myself in next year's pool...

Quite possibly the most important thing on your lists! Of course, make sure you stop doing pools when you get picked to do college ball!