Camp - Best Lecture Topic

[kmw]

1. The talk from Don Rutledge about "packing the chute" in relation to officiating. In turn, I took back what I learned at the camp to my local association.

2. A talk by Joe DeRosa that I remember every time I step on the court. "You never know who is in the stands and watching- do your best every time, no matter the level of the game". I (try) give my all at any game.

peace,

[cdoug]

Originally Posted by kmw

1. The talk from Don Rutledge about "packing the chute" in relation to officiating. In turn, I took back what I learned at the camp to my local association.

Maybe it's because I'm just starting and don't know yet, but I was wondering what was meant by "packing the chute."

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by cdoug

Maybe it's because I'm just starting and don't know yet, but I was wondering what was meant by "packing the chute."

Hey, I'm going on 7 years and I've never heard the phrase before. Must be a regional thing.

[rockyroad]

Originally Posted by cdoug

Maybe it's because I'm just starting and don't know yet, but I was wondering what was meant by "packing the chute."

Means something different out West here than it does in, oh, say, Hackensac!

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by rockyroad

Means something different out West here than it does in, oh, say, Hackensac!

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by cdoug

Maybe it's because I'm just starting and don't know yet, but I was wondering what was meant by "packing the chute."

I'm going to guess that the chute reference relates to skydiving. I have to believe that the metaphor would be about preparation. Something akin to if you don't take the time to properly prepare and pack your chute right before you jump, then you'd better be ready for a big fall when it doesn't open.

The basketball equivalent of study the rules, work on your fitness, have a proper pregame and put yourself in a position to succeed when you take the court rather than having some situation come up that you aren't prepared to handle and you crash down hard.