NFHS Mechanics Question (3)

Originally Posted by RichMSN

This is where spending 20 years as a baseball umpire or a spending a dozen as a football wing official comes in handy. I can have a conversation with a coach without anyone else knowing we're talking. And while I'm watching other things, too.

Of course, I don't consider coaches enemies, either. They have a role, I have a role. When they step out of line, I deal with it. If I can keep them from stepping out of line by having a short chat, I consider that part of the gig.

So in other words, you can chew bubble gum & walk at the same time
Multi-tasking is a great quality to possess when it comes to officiating.

[rockyroad]

Originally Posted by Ch1town

So in other words, you can chew bubble gum & walk at the same time
Multi-tasking is a great quality to possess when it comes to officiating.

As is the ability to recognize that mechanics are guidelines - not set in stone commandments that must be followed at all costs.

Originally Posted by rockyroad

As is the ability to recognize that mechanics are guidelines - not set in stone commandments that must be followed at all costs.

No doubt, I totally agree!
There's no absolutes or always in officiating, because it's not a science, it's an art form!

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by rockyroad

As is the ability to recognize that mechanics are guidelines - not set in stone commandments that must be followed at all costs.

Do you feel bigger up there on that horse?

[rockyroad]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Do you feel bigger up there on that horse?

Why in the world would you post a message to yourself?