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I've worked varsity schedules in three states where games were assigned out of an association and you had to earn a position on a varsity staff. Where I'm at now, I have to hustle my own games via athletic directors and conference commissioners (athletic directors assign all nonconference home games and conference commissioners assign all conference games). It is a fair question: Did I seek out and accept varsity assignments too quickly? The honest truth is that I don't think so -- Tee is right that I am a harsh critic of myself and that might not paint me in the best light on an Internet discussion board. I'm OK with that, unless there are athletic directors and conference commissioners lurking that will hold such brutal honesty against me :) The subvarsity officials I've worked with here, to be quite honest, are, well...... I partially attribute this to a weak association system here -- an official does not have to belong to an official's association since the association has no games to assign anyway. Other places I've lived, training was given through associations, assignments were made through associations, and varsity promotion and assignments were made through associations that were formed by and for the state office. Most JV and frosh games here are covered by someone who plunks down $16 to get a state license and then receives not an iota of officiating training -- they get the assignments cause they are available at the right time and most of the time live in the town where the game is located. The really good officials -- the ones I want to work with -- all work varsity ball, or are scratching the surface of working varsity ball. I posted the original situation because I thought some of the veterans would be able to give me some reminders on how to slow myself down and turn this into a learning experience for some lesser experienced officials. But I did call basketball for a dozen years before my injury-induced "vacation" (I broke a foot working baseball) so I don't think that lack of experience is the problem. Maybe lack of recent experience, but I'm not sure I'd get any of that working down a couple of levels. Without challenges....... Rich [Edited by Rich Fronheiser on Dec 23rd, 2002 at 06:46 PM] |
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I learn from this forum everytime I log on. That is the reason I participate. I enjoy kidding around as much as the next guy. My point is that some people don't know when you are kidding and when you are putting someone down. I respect the opinions expressed here by all officials and coaches. I was joking when quoting a rule reference for "reaching". It is no more a foul than "over the back" is. I sometimes use the term because that's what the kids understand, right or wrong. |
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Valid observation and point,BigJoe. How about doing it this way? If you think that I'm putting you down,please assume that I am kidding.If you see something like http://users.telenet.be/eforum/emoti...rt/sport29.gif ,you'll know I'm serious. We do a fair amount of kidding on here,interspersed with some great arguments.We do have fun.:D |
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- Slows you down and solidifies the information in your mind - Communicates to your partner(s) what you have and how to prepare for the next action (free throws, inbound, etc.) I try not to say the shooters number to my partner because that will invariably be the number I report instead of the player that committed the foul. Part of my pregame is asking my partner(s) to help me pick up shooters on foul calls. Using the preliminary mechanics should help slow you down and get the timing more consistent. |
Mechanics, Rich
I'm gonna hang with BigJoe on this one. We all develop our own style. Personally, "reach" or "over-the-back" aren't in my vocabulary but they are terms the players understand (even if big dog clinicians can't understand them). No funky signals are allowed and the proper words should be used in front of the table/coach. Suggest striving to use the proper words all of the time -players can figure them out too!
But what I do want to agree with Joe on, and Andy and Mikesears etc., is the mechanics of reporting a foul. And these mechanics (just like in baseball, Rich) definitely establish your focus until it becomes automatic. If you follow the mechanics as outlined in the Official's Manual, Sections 230 & 231, you will find a definite pattern of Hustle, Stop, Hustle, Stop, Hustle, Stop. [list=1][*]Hustle to be in the proper location to make the call. Blow your whistle and raise your hand to make the call. [*]Stop and verbally inform the player (Stating Shirt color and then Number) of his infraction. Having not moved yet, now communicate with your partner what will happen next. [*]Hustle around the players (never through them) to the reporting area. [*]Stop and make eye contact with the bookkeeper and make your report to the table. [*]Hustle back to the appropriate spot for the ensuing action. [*]Stop and signal your partner that you are ready to proceed.[/list=1] For me this regimen sets the pace and keeps me focused where I need to be focused. As you well know, once your whistle is blown, all playing action stops and nothing is going to begin again until your are ready. DON'T HURRY. Let your pace come to you. Relaxing will likely let your natural pace return. As for the dork that asked if you had ever played ball, I'm with Mark, "Yes I have. Have you?" [smile] |
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