New to Board/Officiating

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by SAK

You have to be an odd type of person to be a referee.

HEY - I resemble that remark!

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by SAK

You have to be an odd type of person to be a referee.

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

I resemble that remark!

You certainly do.

[SAK]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

HEY - I resemble that remark!

You say that like its a problem

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by SAK

You say that like its a problem

In his case, yes.

[amusedofficial]

First learn the rules. That sounds simple but it really isn't, as very existence of most threads on this board makes clear. Most entry level instruction consists of in-depth discussion of rules, interpretations and application.

Second, learn the mechanics. If you look out of place and can't sell every call, you can't be effective.

Then learn to ref. This part will take the better part, if not all, of your career.

[SAK]

Originally Posted by amusedofficial

Second, learn the mechanics. If you look out of place and can't sell every call, you can't be effective.

You should not have to "sell" every call.

Originally Posted by SAK

You should not have to "sell" every call.

Although it can be awfully amusing! Especially in those big time 7th grade games

[dsqrddgd909]

Hey, I worked one of those big 7th grade games yesterday. I don't think I had to sell any calls. I did scare one of the fans with the whistle to start a quarter.