First official Varsity game

[representing]

I have my first official, in-the-books Varsity game (I've done varsity level scrimmages and tournaments) this coming Thursday. It will be 3-man with one of my friends and a guy I've never met but heard "bad" things about him.

Could some of you experienced 3-man officials give me some tips about Varsity games? I don't want to f*ck this up.

I'm kind of nervous, and actually may not be doing it anyways because I f*cked up my hip last night during the games I had. I was hardly able to run during my wreck games today (5 of them) and I don't have much of a break this whole week before Thursday to just sit down and relax. I got CYO games tomorrow, a JV Girls game on Monday, and three JH games on Wednesday. Tuesday I will be going in to work for most of the day.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by representing

I have my first official, in-the-books Varsity game (I've done varsity level scrimmages and tournaments) this coming Thursday. It will be 3-man with one of my friends and a guy I've never met but heard "bad" things about him.

Could some of you experienced 3-man officials give me some tips about Varsity games? I don't want to f*ck this up.

I'm kind of nervous, and actually may not be doing it anyways because I f*cked up my hip last night during the games I had. I was hardly able to run during my wreck games today (5 of them) and I don't have much of a break this whole week before Thursday to just sit down and relax. I got CYO games tomorrow, a JV Girls game on Monday, and three JH games on Wednesday. Tuesday I will be going in to work for most of the day.

Control what you can control -- that is, call your game in your area and trust your partners.

[bradfordwilkins]

Don't make up rules

[Mark Padgett]

Remember to call all the over-the-backs and reaches.

[Freddy]

Call a "flop" if you see it.
Sorry. Couldn't resist.
Hope it goes well for you!

[CMHCoachNRef]

Originally Posted by representing

I have my first official, in-the-books Varsity game (I've done varsity level scrimmages and tournaments) this coming Thursday. It will be 3-man with one of my friends and a guy I've never met but heard "bad" things about him.
Could some of you experienced 3-man officials give me some tips about Varsity games? I don't want to f*ck this up.

I'm kind of nervous, and actually may not be doing it anyways because I f*cked up my hip last night during the games I had. I was hardly able to run during my wreck games today (5 of them) and I don't have much of a break this whole week before Thursday to just sit down and relax. I got CYO games tomorrow, a JV Girls game on Monday, and three JH games on Wednesday. Tuesday I will be going in to work for most of the day.

He may have heard "bad" things about you, too....

First of all, if your hip prevents you from being able to get up and down the floor, you are better off letting the assignor know. While a delay can be bad for the impatient official, performing poorly could be much worse.

Otherwise, have a good solid pre-game, relax, be focused on your primary, trust your partners and SLOW DOWN....as most tend to speed their mechanics during these situations.

Good luck....

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by representing

I have my first official, in-the-books Varsity game (I've done varsity level scrimmages and tournaments) this coming Thursday. It will be 3-man with one of my friends and a guy I've never met but heard "bad" things about him.

Could some of you experienced 3-man officials give me some tips about Varsity games? I don't want to f*ck this up.

I'm kind of nervous, and actually may not be doing it anyways because I f*cked up my hip last night during the games I had. I was hardly able to run during my wreck games today (5 of them) and I don't have much of a break this whole week before Thursday to just sit down and relax. I got CYO games tomorrow, a JV Girls game on Monday, and three JH games on Wednesday. Tuesday I will be going in to work for most of the day.

1. Call the plays in front of you without regard to what the coaches think.
2. Get out of the habit of using the f-word.

[representing]

Originally Posted by Freddy

Call a "flop" if you see it.
Sorry. Couldn't resist.
Hope it goes well for you!

haha I deserved it. Thanks Freddy!

[representing]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Remember to call all the over-the-backs and reaches.

Over-the-back = push
reaches = illegal use of hands

got it.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Get out of the habit of using the f-word.

What's wrong with "flop". It's an infraction that has to be called.

[jsblanton]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

1. Call the plays in front of you without regard to what the coaches think.
2. Get out of the habit of using the f-word.

That's good advice.

[Loudwhistle]

Originally Posted by Freddy

Call a "flop" if you see it.
Sorry. Couldn't resist.
Hope it goes well for you!

No, warn the flopper then call the T!! Good one though, I think another quality a good official should have is a good sense of humor with a scoop of humility to learn from mistakes.

[showbo]

Originally Posted by representing

Over-the-back = push
reaches = illegal use of hands

got it.

Guys, I know it doesn't matter, most of the time if not all of the time, what the coaches think but, I called an illegal use of hands, and had a coach laugh and say "were not playing football here"

His team was losing pretty badly, so I didn't say anything, but I wanted to say, Your right, this is not football, and also take a look at the rule book you tool!


Oscar

[Adam]

Originally Posted by showbo

Guys, I know it doesn't matter, most of the time if not all of the time, what the coaches think but, I called an illegal use of hands, and had a coach laugh and say "were not playing football here"

His team was losing pretty badly, so I didn't say anything, but I wanted to say, Your right, this is not football, and also take a look at the rule book you tool!


Oscar

You're right, but....

That's why I'm trying to stop verbalizing the fouls I call.

[fullor30]

Originally Posted by representing

I have my first official, in-the-books Varsity game (I've done varsity level scrimmages and tournaments) this coming Thursday. It will be 3-man with one of my friends and a guy I've never met but heard "bad" things about him.

Could some of you experienced 3-man officials give me some tips about Varsity games? I don't want to f*ck this up.
I'm kind of nervous, and actually may not be doing it anyways because I f*cked up my hip last night during the games I had. I was hardly able to run during my wreck games today (5 of them) and I don't have much of a break this whole week before Thursday to just sit down and relax. I got CYO games tomorrow, a JV Girls game on Monday, and three JH games on Wednesday. Tuesday I will be going in to work for most of the day.

Don't f**k it up.