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.

[Mark Padgett]

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

[johnsonboys03]

Minus the pants falling down I had the same issues my rookie season. My mentor told me the same thing....whistle stop clock pause then report... just like a wide reciever you cant run before you catch the ball.

[MelbRef]

I'm a 3rd year, working both some varsity and sub-varsity.

Item #3 reminds me of the advice that I regularly received in my rookie year.
I'm much more patient and deliberate after a few years of experience. You will too.

[Upward ref]

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....

same here, glad our trainers told us to dress out for our pracice scrimmage! I've dropped 15 lbs. since oct (when i bought my pants ) and had to continually keep my britches pulled up. another trip to the alterations shop fixed it for now .