attending a team practice

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I have never attended a team practice and I don't quite understand the purpose of such a visit. In fact, visiting a team practice could force you to not accept a game involving that team because of the impression of impropriety. In the area where I officiate, we are encouraged to referee at scrimmages between high school teams prior to the season. It is good for the teams (in that it gives them an idea of what to expect from us) and it is good for us because it enables us to get our "court legs" back for the season.