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[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by Back In The Saddle

Not that I advocate ever getting the call wrong, but much of the time you're more believable if you come out with a good, strong wrong call than a weak, unconvincing right call.

I worked a college came last night, and had a play "blow up" on me. Long story short, I was C in transition when the ball was deflected several times and went out of bounds. I was too close to the play, but my judgment was red ball. Well, the crowd behind me went nuts. I looked across the court to my Trail, hoping that he had a look and would come rescue me, but he didn't.

In the locker room after the half, I asked my partners about it and the Trail said it was definitely red. Other partner (VERY well-established official) said that's one where -- especially since I wasn't 100% on it -- it could have used a little "sell" and maybe diffused the reaction.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

I worked a college came last night, and had a play "blow up" on me. Long story short, I was C in transition when the ball was deflected several times and went out of bounds. I was too close to the play, but my judgment was red ball. Well, the crowd behind me went nuts. I looked across the court to my Trail, hoping that he had a look and would come rescue me, but he didn't.

In the locker room after the half, I asked my partners about it and the Trail said it was definitely red. Other partner (VERY well-established official) said that's one where -- especially since I wasn't 100% on it -- it could have used a little "sell" and maybe diffused the reaction.

So you got the call right? And you mention nothing about the other coach reacting to your call. So I don't see the need to have to have sold anything.

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

So you got the call right? And you mention nothing about the other coach reacting to your call. So I don't see the need to have to have sold anything.

For the exact reason that BITS mentioned. A borderline call can seem like a good call with a little sell behind it.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

For the exact reason that BITS mentioned. A borderline call can seem like a good call with a little sell behind it.

I was assuming you had a strong whistle and mechanic on the play.

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

I was assuming you had a strong whistle and mechanic on the play.

I had my "normal" whistle and mechanic, which is pretty textbook; without much flair to it.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

I had my "normal" whistle and mechanic, which is pretty textbook; without much flair to it.

Showing quiet confidence can be the best "sell" of all.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

I had my "normal" whistle and mechanic, which is pretty textbook; without much flair to it.

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Showing quiet confidence can be the best "sell" of all.

Agreed. Treating the call as routine can sometimes be just as effective as selling it.

Me personally, I usually 'sell' a call when I whistle something out of my primary, usually to indicate to everyone that it was something I had to go get.

[referee99]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

I worked a college came last night, and had a play "blow up" on me. Long story short, I was C in transition when the ball was deflected several times and went out of bounds. I was too close to the play, but my judgment was red ball. Well, the crowd behind me went nuts. I looked across the court to my Trail, hoping that he had a look and would come rescue me, but he didn't.

In the locker room after the half, I asked my partners about it and the Trail said it was definitely red. Other partner (VERY well-established official) said that's one where -- especially since I wasn't 100% on it -- it could have used a little "sell" and maybe diffused the reaction.

...is if I'm Trail I'm comin' in with loud verbal support at a minimum. "Great call!"

[tomegun]

Originally Posted by referee99

...is if I'm Trail I'm comin' in with loud verbal support at a minimum. "Great call!"

I don't like this advice. I don't think it is necessary.

Many new officials do not work on these things away from the court:

1. Signals - we can all perfect our signals in front of a mirror. Game action will cause them to likely fall below perfection, but they will still be good from practice.
2. Rule knowledge and application
3. Uniform

[CMHCoachNRef]

Originally Posted by tomegun

Many new officials do not work on these things away from the court:

1. Signals - we can all perfect our signals in front of a mirror. Game action will cause them to likely fall below perfection, but they will still be good from practice.
2. Rule knowledge and application
3. Uniform

Good points...