First One is Done

[The_Rookie]

Just did my first girls J/V scrimmage. Here are my takeaways:

1) Need to gain more court awareness...where to stand and where to look and anticipate plays

2) Remember to Stop the clock not just blow whistle and then signal foul or violation

3) Rushing and more Rushing...many on here said SLOW DOWN


4) My pants kept slipping down when I was running down the court

I would love to here some of your comments and experiences....

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by The_Rookie

Just did my first girls J/V scrimmage. Here are my takeaways:

1) Need to gain more court awareness...where to stand and where to look and anticipate plays

2) Remember to Stop the clock not just blow whistle and then signal foul or violation

3) Rushing and more Rushing...many on here said SLOW DOWN


4) My pants kept slipping down when I was running down the court

I would love to here some of your comments and experiences....

Just finished my 800th game (SWAG) and I have the same issues. IOW, it's a continual learning process.

[Indianaref]

Originally Posted by The_Rookie

Just did my first girls J/V scrimmage. Here are my takeaways:

1) Need to gain more court awareness...where to stand and where to look and anticipate plays

2) Remember to Stop the clock not just blow whistle and then signal foul or violation

3) Rushing and more Rushing...many on here said SLOW DOWN


4) My pants kept slipping down when I was running down the court

I would love to here some of your comments and experiences....

Find a mentor. Go to plenty of games. When I first started out I spent a lot of time in front of the mirror practicing my signaling (my wife thought I was a nut and probably still does). I would watch games on TV, when the ball went out of bound I would raise either my left/right arm with an open hand and signal. Similarly with fouls.
Lastly, as far as # 4, have you thought about suspenders?

[26 Year Gap]

A flex belt may help with #4. Not loading your pockets with keys, wallet, watch & other stuff can help as well.

[Adam]

Regarding #4, Honig's has two different belts, designed to be worn inside the pants, that keeps the shirt in and the pants up. I use the flex belt and it works great.

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Regarding #4, Honig's has two different belts, designed to be worn inside the pants, that keeps the shirt in and the pants up. I use the flex belt and it works great.

+1
And unless you have a 50" waist, trimming off some of the length can avoid a TP moment.

[The_Rookie]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Regarding #4, Honig's has two different belts, designed to be worn inside the pants, that keeps the shirt in and the pants up. I use the flex belt and it works great.

Does the Belt work on keeping the pants from slipping or just the shirt tucked in? Thanks!

[Adam]

Originally Posted by The_Rookie

Does the Belt work on keeping the pants from slipping or just the shirt tucked in? Thanks!

It does both.

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

It does both.

As long as your pants are not too big around the waist.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

As long as your pants are not too big around the waist.

To quote my 10 year old daughter, "Duh."

[bainsey]

I tried the belt. It works okay, but you know what works even better? Soccer shorts.

Wear soccer shorts under the pants, and tuck the shirt into the shorts.

[Mark Padgett]

You could always have Velcro strips sewn onto your waist. And also onto your pants.

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

To quote my 10 year old daughter, "Duh."

It happens. Sizes run too big or small. You lose weight and are too cheap to buy new pants. Ad nauseum.

[zm1283]

Tucking your shirt into your compression shorts works if all you're wanting to do is keep your shirt tucked in. The flex belt really helps keep your pants up as well, so I always wear it.

[Adam]

Or there's this option: