New Mechanics for Throw in and closely guarded demonstrated
 

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I think I worked with this guy last weekend. :eek:

I thought you WERE that guy.;)

No. I have hair - even at my age. And I also have a beard. :)

Sorry, I was nowhere near Oregon, haven't been there in years. Perhaps my evil twin?

Now there's a guy having fun!! :D

I like the throw-in mechanic!

Thanks for the clip! I will implement some of these techniques into my game before extortion season -errrr- camp season begins :D

I posted a link to this video last month and it was taken down from Youtube. Glad it's back. This guy's a scream.

As I pointed out last time...I think he has an IAABO patch on his shirt!

I was trying to ignore that aspect.

See, I was wondering...are those some of the IAABO mechanics that differ slightly from the FED? :p

LOL!

Some businesses sell the shirts with the patch already sewn on (to anybody) I'm praying this is how dude got his.

He IS using the not closely guarded signal as one of our esteemed members recently espoused. :eek:

I don't think he's using it "as" was espoused by that esteemed member.

Trying to decide if I like the "down-on-one-knee" approach or the "bending-over-backward" approach to that mechanic.

I was referring mostly to the fact that it was being used when the closest defender was in the next gym.

lol

Wow, Wow, Wow
 

THIS is a good example of why checking into the forum even during the off season is always a good practice!

Absolutely horrid...I'd be embarrassed to be his partner.

Reeeee......

I've had some awkward moments as a partner, but this would take the cake. I've never felt awkward with new partners, no matter how green. My awkward experience was with a "veteran" official who decided to take a minute and directly address (threaten to remove) a dad in the stands.

I've had awkward moments as well...partners addressing parents in a confrontial manner...coach and partner in a pointing match...this is way beyond awkward. It's damn near unprofessional...pretty much making a mockery of our craft with all those antics. He'd be better suited to be a rodeo clown. I don't know how any of the coaches, players, or partners take him seriously. That would be a first ballot GIGDGO-scratch candidate for me.

I'm mostly amused by this guy, to be honest.

So am I, when he's on a video. Not real sure how I'd feel watching him from the lead position.

In a rec game? Hypothetically (since I don't work rec games) I'd probably be amused. In a varsity game? No, I wouldn't be.

Agreed.

I think my amusement would wear off pretty quickly though - regardless if I was on the court or just watching from the stands.

I'm not sure I mind a little flare, but unless your with the Globetrotters, this is too over the top to be consistently doing and trying to be in any way serious about the game your officiating IMO.

I understand that this is amusing to most of us but on a professional level he is an absolute disgrace! :mad:

If that is an IAABO patch on his jersey, it must stand for "I Am A Bozo Official". :D

http://www.bostonman.com/images/home/bozo_small.jpg

It is amusing because it is way over the top. I would be embarrassed if I was on the court or if this guy was in my associations.

Peace

Amen!

For all we know, everyone involved (partner, coaches, players, etc) could have been in on it and the video was just made as a stunt. Not once did it appear that any of them reacted to his unusual antics. Either that, or they were so accustomed to this guy that it didn't amuse them any more.

Have to admit I noticed the same thing. No one seemed in the least bit awkward or weird about his behavior.
1. It was a stunt.
2. They are used to it.
3. They don't know any better.

#3 seems least likely given the age group of the players.

This looks totally real...and the coaches and players seem very used to it. They must have seen him many times.

I don't think this is a stunt. I did some research based on some of the visible signs in the gym and this game appears to be at Garfield HS in Garfield NJ. The Garfield High School Boilermakers compete in the Bergen-Passaic Scholastic League (BPSL), made up of private and public high schools located in Bergen County and Passaic County NJ, so this guy must be in whatever association works that league.

Based on the appearance of the players and small number of spectators in the stands, this is probably not a varsity contest.

Did a google search for Garfield Boilermakers, the home team. The only hit I got was a HS in NJ. I was not able to read the front of the visitor's jersey. Something ...ncaster. This year's schedule did not have Garfield playing anyone with "...ncaster" in their name. At least it appears He is not from TN. :)

LOL Mark you beat Me by 3 minutes.

I might have replaced the High Stress Ref clip with this one anytime I want a laugh!

It looks like the other school is "Manchester", which is Manchester Township HS. They are not in the same conference but that doesn't mean they don't play each other. Besides, this game may have been from before this season.

There's really a lot covered in this video:

• Not Closely Guarded / Closely Guarded

• Timeouts - 1st Horn / getting the players ready to play

• Reporting a Player Control foul to the table

• Not allowing subs to enter on the first of two free throws

• Free Throws: 2 Shots & 1 Shot

• Administering a throw-in

• Reporting a Blocking foul to the table

yes tjones, alot covered. that takes care of the "how not too's", now who can post a video of the"how to's"?

Did you notice he's wearing a college official's shirt. Do you think he officiates college ball? Maybe in the - wait for it - SEC? :D

Or maybe he started in SoCal and after 3 games got college assignments. ;)