Trial by Fire, FT, TO, Blarge
I will never criticize a fellow referee again.
First HS F/JV Boys games. Class A schools. Freshman game went fine. JV game....let's see... 1. Blarge, partner came in and had block. I then went to report it, could not remember who to call it on. 2. OOB play that my P helped me on, where W came from OOB and had not established himself inbounds before touching ball. 3. Both Teams in bonus in first half, both in 2nd half, one being double bonus. 4. Took a ball off the ear while administering FT and joked to the kid who innocently threw it.."You must be the point guard," (trying to make light of MY goof.) He thought I was talking trash to him. (Forgot the "Can't quote silence.") 5. My mechanics on OOB made me look like a traffic cop or a crazed windmill...take your pick. :( 6. Blue, down by 8 with 14 seconds left calls time out, but the official book and clock say they don't have any. The visitor's book has only 4. I call the T and we administer the free throws. 7. Game took about an hour and 25 mins to play. You should have seen the look on the V refs when we went back to our dressing room afterwards.:o I still feel sick. I really thought I'd be ready. |
Well, next time will be better! :)
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How was your effort? Did you hustle on every play? Did you give the kids the best that you had that night?
Of course, you did. Don't worry, you'll get more comfortable as you do more games. You are disappointed because you care, which is a good thing. |
My advice- don't let it get to you.
Take your time. Don't anticipate the foul, but anticipate the play. Once you see a foul, call a foul. Once you blow your whistle- replay it in your head for a fraction of a second telling yourself who, what, where, when, and how... many times officials never figure out the " why" a foul occurred. Tell yourself the # of the offender, the nature of the foul, and the results ( OOB, FT, bonus etc) on your way to the table. Who cares if you're in bonus. Bonus often means bad coaching, not bad officiating. Learn from your mistakes- refuse to make the same mistake twice! Most of all- get out there and have fun. I doubt the guys doing the NCAA final 4 were perfect their first games... or season... or seasons. Do as many games as you can. Watch your partners. Watch other games. Call your assignor and ask who their top guys are and when they are working and go watch them work. It's a valuable tool. Also, goto camps! |
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As far as the Varsity official, fugg him unless he had something constuctive to pass on to you. |
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Bring on the next game! :) |
The next time someone complains about this forum, I am sending them this entire thread.
You guys don't know me from Adam's left Ox, I can't possibly do anything to benefit you, but you offer terrific advice and encouragement. I actually had tears in my eyes. Thanks! |
dsqrddgd909 - another piece of advice.....never forget your beginnings.
As you gain experience, develop, and become a more senior ref, always remember how you started - the good and bad games. Then, when you see that younger, inexperienced official struggling or having a bad game, give them the same little push and encouragement you're getting. We've all been there! Continued good luck! |
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As these guys have already said, move on and get back on the horse. I had a bad boys JV/V night last night. My partner and I really didn't do all that bad, but the play was pretty rough and the players not all that talented. When the games are that bad, it makes you think you didn't do a good job though. My next game isn't until Friday and I'm ready to get back on the court so I can forget about last night.
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