Practical Advice

[Brad]

Originally Posted by BLS

Have a needle with you for pregame in case you need to let air out of the game ball.

I have never done this in 13 years and have never felt the need to.

Originally Posted by BLS

Tuck your whistle in your shirt when not on the court - keeps people from grabbing you by the lanyard, and ensures that your whistle doesn't get splatter when standing at the urinal.

No one is going to grab you by your lanyard. Maybe on the urinal thing, but I have my whistle in my pocket at that point.

Originally Posted by BLS

Wear black compression shorts under your pants in so it won't be so obvious if your pants rip.

OK - this is a good one.

Originally Posted by BLS

What are some other "good to keep in mind" things?

- Listen more than you talk

- Realize that you are not as good as you think you are

- KNOW the rules

- Go with your first instinct and you'll probably be right -- blow the whistle!