First time, and it happened twice

[representing]

Originally Posted by KJUmp

Rep, not being critical here but, Tjones shouldn't make it easy for you.
IMHO, you learn a lot more here at the forum if you have your rule book and case book by your side. I find that if I follow the thread using my books, either to come up with the correct rule application of a poster's sitch; or to follow the citations that the vets post in their replies, I learn the rule, the interpertation of the rule, and the proper application of the rule more thoroughly. I tend to retain it better (especially in the heat of game), as opposed to rote memory. I think this is a good approach, if like me, you're a newer official.

Thanks KJ. I'm not a newer official, I was just too lazy to get my rulebook that I thought was in the car, but was actually in my gym bag that I took with me last week to pick-up basketball so I could read a few things when I'm not playing.

And I know some of us only knows when someone's joking about anything when he/she puts in an emote (i.e. ) but I was actually just kidding with TJ when I said that. I like to kid a lot.

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by representing

Thanks KJ. I'm not a newer official,...

Yes, you are. In another thread you posted your age and you can't have been working HS level ball for more than five years.

Just accept it, ACE. You are still young and learning.

[representing]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Yes, you are. In another thread you posted your age and you can't have been working HS level ball for more than five years.

Just accept it, ACE. You are still young and learning.

We are just disagreeing on how many years the word "newer" covers. I was thinking two or three. This is my 6th season officiating. I do accept that I am young and learning, but I don't consider myself a "newer" official.