Worse Night and some!

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by Loudwhistle

I wonder if everyone gets this way on the bigger games, I still feel thankful in close games during the last seconds when the ball goes to someone else's area!

This quote happened to catch my eye.

Loudwhistle, it seems to me I saw in a previous thread you're relatively new to officiating? If so, I can understand the nervousness. However, if you continue to feel this way, you might want to consider finding another hobby.

Ok, maybe that sounded harsh, but if you were my partner, I would absolutely want you to ready to make that last-second call, if needed. It's no different than the player who wants the ball in their hands in the closing moments - they have the confidence in their ability, (some might say even a little "cockiness") in knowing they can handle that last-second situation. I've got that feeling in (most of) my games, and I want the same from my partners. I like being the one to make the decision the shot was released or the foul occured before the horn.

If you're feeling nervous about wanting that responsibility, than how do I know, as your partner, that you will make the correct call during crunch-time? Now I'm worried you might disappear and swallow your whistle, so should I now have to extend my area? I hope not.

Maybe it will come as your confidence in your abilities grow. If it doesn't, than maybe you should figure out why. Just something to think about.