How to deal with bad refs

[tref]

In addition to what Snaqs shared, coach, you are aware that mere contact does not constitute a foul? We referee the "result of contact" not just blowing the whistle because someone was touched on the arm.

If players dont want to be touched, I generally suggest that they look into table tennis or bowling, etc.

[coach-rec]

Originally Posted by tref

In addition to what Snaqs shared, coach, you are aware that mere contact does not constitute a foul? We referee the "result of contact" not just blowing the whistle because someone was touched on the arm.

If players dont want to be touched, I generally suggest that they look into table tennis or bowling, etc.

Good point and I couldn't agree more. As long as it's called that way on both sides of the floor. I can give numerous examples but as others have pointed out so well there's a lot more that goes into it.

[tref]

Originally Posted by coach-rec

My hope and message in practice is that we should execute well enough so that no other factors, other teams performance included, can affect the outcome.

+1 Talk about good preperation & coaching!

Originally Posted by coach-rec

Good point and I couldn't agree more. As long as it's called that way on both sides of the floor.

Your player gets slapped on the arm while holding the ball prior to dribbling, but doesnt lose the ball or commit a violation because of it. Result = no whistle.

Your opponent in the same sitch, but loses the ball or commits a travel because of it. Result = foul.

Advantage/disadvantage is the name of the game.

Try looking at the result of contact on what appears to be the "same play" to you. By all means, try to post some of the plays in question on here!!

[coach-rec]

Originally Posted by tref

By all means, try to post some of the plays in question on here!!

Would love to but don't have video.

I see your point on result and in a number of cases that plays a role. I can't adequately display what I'm talking about without the video and I do have a different perspective on a few things after the discussion and reading yesterday so it's just something that I have to go back, review, and move forward from there on.