Beginner Ref With Questions

[WreckRef]

Originally Posted by cardinalfan

christianH,
Keep trying to get better. The more experience you have, the more the game slows down.

Definitely agree with that statement.

Only one time where it didn't. I used to officiate a men's league that was comprised of almost all former D1 (a lot only a few years removed), ex-Euro and ex-NBAers. That league was tough to keep up with, especially since it was 2 man. Games were typically in the 130's, 140's with a 22 minute running half clock.

[Amesman]

Originally Posted by WreckRef

Definitely agree with that statement.

Only one time where it didn't. I used to officiate a men's league that was comprised of almost all former D1 (a lot only a few years removed), ex-Euro and ex-NBAers. That league was tough to keep up with, especially since it was 2 man. Games were typically in the 130's, 140's with a 22 minute running half clock.

Safe to assume you and your partner didn't switch on every foul in those games?

[SAK]

The best thing that I can say is that your area may have an instructional summer league for middle school students. See if they have referees or a camp that goes along with this. In my area they did. You need to learn the rules and see plays. Only after you have seen the same sort of occurrence will you truly be able to tell what has happened. The advantage to this is that because its instructional, the coaches understand that you may be learning as well. Not sure what area you are in but ask the officials that you work with. Also try and pick their brains on plays that you have questions about but do this during a time out, half time, or after the game.

See plays, and have fun.