best and-1(count it) motion

[MOofficial]

It is weird that this is a topic because I was watching the Georgetown/Butler game the other night and was in awe of Mike Stephens and 1 call for Monroe against Butler.

Monroe, Georgetown Top Butler, 72-65 - ESPN Video - ESPN
(15 second mark is where the play starts)

After I saw this I tried doing it in the mirror and I look like I'm in JH again and have no coordination doing it or so I felt.

When I saw this I checked out statsheet to see who he was because I follow alot of those guys just to see where there at and the games they have and Stephens is moving up really fast! From statsheet this will be his 10th year working D1. He worked his first conference tournament in his 3rd year, 4th year worked a NIT 4th round, 8th year NCAA Tourny first round, 9th year he worked the 3rd round.

In no way am I talking this guy up, I'm from Missouri from a small town, just a little farm kid with big dreams. I get on statsheet frequently as I have some friends who work D1 and want to follow them. I just saw the game that night and wondered who the hell is that guy? Apparently he is pretty damn good!

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by MOofficial

It is weird that this is a topic because I was watching the Georgetown/Butler game the other night and was in awe of Mike Stephens and 1 call for Monroe against Butler.

Monroe, Georgetown Top Butler, 72-65 - ESPN Video - ESPN
(15 second mark is where the play starts)

After I saw this I tried doing it in the mirror and I look like I'm in JH again and have no coordination doing it or so I felt.

When I saw this I checked out statsheet to see who he was because I follow alot of those guys just to see where there at and the games they have and Stephens is moving up really fast! From statsheet this will be his 10th year working D1. He worked his first conference tournament in his 3rd year, 4th year worked a NIT 4th round, 8th year NCAA Tourny first round, 9th year he worked the 3rd round.

In no way am I talking this guy up, I'm from Missouri from a small town, just a little farm kid with big dreams. I get on statsheet frequently as I have some friends who work D1 and want to follow them. I just saw the game that night and wondered who the hell is that guy? Apparently he is pretty damn good!

sniff. sniff.

[A Pennsylvania Coach]

I try to do it like the drawing in the book.

I hate hate hate seeing the "count the basket" motion with the other hand, not the one with the fist in the air.

[Hartsy]

Originally Posted by A Pennsylvania Coach

I try to do it like the drawing in the book.

I hate hate hate seeing the "count the basket" motion with the other hand, not the one with the fist in the air.

AARGH. I hate this too but haven't been able to break the habit. Same with signaling a push with one hand while still having the fist up. I'm not sure when these crept in to my mechanics, but I want them GONE.

[APG]

Originally Posted by A Pennsylvania Coach

I try to do it like the drawing in the book.

I hate hate hate seeing the "count the basket" motion with the other hand, not the one with the fist in the air.

I find myself "counting" it with the other hand. Never had anyone say anything about it.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

sniff. Sniff.

rotflmao!

[fullor30]

Originally Posted by MOofficial

It is weird that this is a topic because I was watching the Georgetown/Butler game the other night and was in awe of Mike Stephens and 1 call for Monroe against Butler.

Monroe, Georgetown Top Butler, 72-65 - ESPN Video - ESPN
(15 second mark is where the play starts)

After I saw this I tried doing it in the mirror and I look like I'm in JH again and have no coordination doing it or so I felt.

When I saw this I checked out statsheet to see who he was because I follow alot of those guys just to see where there at and the games they have and Stephens is moving up really fast! From statsheet this will be his 10th year working D1. He worked his first conference tournament in his 3rd year, 4th year worked a NIT 4th round, 8th year NCAA Tourny first round, 9th year he worked the 3rd round.

In no way am I talking this guy up, I'm from Missouri from a small town, just a little farm kid with big dreams. I get on statsheet frequently as I have some friends who work D1 and want to follow them. I just saw the game that night and wondered who the hell is that guy? Apparently he is pretty damn good!

So Mr Stephens, how long has your son been officiating?

[GoodwillRef]

Just a simple "count it" with 2 fingers out in front of your body. It is just letting everyone know the shot counts...looks better to me if you stay calm and under control.

[shavano]

Different sport but great motion!! No one counts it like Lesile Nielson!

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