How Do You Slow It All Down?

[MelbRef]

Having the game "slow down" is a reference that you frequently hear from NFL and College football players.

Therefore, I am a first year working with experienced HS officials, and have asked my partners this exact same question. I ask if the game "slows down for them after awhile".

Surprisingly the answer that I get is "not really".
They say that they are able to anticipate better, and that the calls become instinctive/automatic.

I have about 20-25 Freshman and JV games under my belt, and I'm starting to feel much more confident, in control, and decisive. I ask for suggestions and watch varsity games, which is helpful. But you need the reps.