Good game management?

[ontheway]

what makes you say its never necessary? just wondering im learning too lol

[Adam]

Originally Posted by ontheway

what makes you say its never necessary? just wondering im learning too lol

While "never" may be extreme, it's a relic signal. It's easier to verbalize, and better, IMO. It's less confrontational.

I can't imagine a scenario where it would be better than verbalizing.

If your supervisors and assigners want you to use it, disregard everything I've written on the topic.

[APG]

Originally Posted by ontheway

what makes you say its never necessary? just wondering im learning too lol

It's almost never necessary...for 90+ percent of the calls we make, everyone knows who you're calling it on The only time I could justify using the mechanic, is in a situation like the OP brought up, but I'd rather just use my voice to defuse that situation. Plus IMO, it just looks silly and was a pet peeve of mine watching the tournament this year and every official bird dogging and pointing on all types of calls that no one had a question about.

[ref2coach]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

Plus IMO, it just looks silly and was a pet peeve of mine watching the tournament this year and every official bird dogging and pointing on all types of calls that no one had a question about.

Unfortunately in TN it is mandatory. The State Supervisor has stated that if "I walk into a GYM to observe a referee that has been recommended by a local association, to work the State tournament, and said referee does not Bird Dog the first foul He calls, I am turning and walking out of the gym."

[tref]

Originally Posted by ref2coach

The State Supervisor has stated that if "I walk into a GYM to observe a referee that has been recommended by a local association, to work the State tournament, and said referee does not Bird Dog the first foul He calls, I am turning and walking out of the gym."

Thats quite unfortunate

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by tref

Thats quite unfortunate

It is a simple matter of expecting officials to follow simple instructions from the state about how they want the game called. If the don't do something so simple as that, why should they believe they'll do what else is asked of them?

[tref]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

It is a simple matter of expecting officials to follow simple instructions from the state about how they want the game called. If the don't do something so simple as that, why should they believe they'll do what else is asked of them?

Thats one way of looking at it. Another is, WTF does bird dogging have to do with the ultimate goal... getting plays RIGHT?

Originally Posted by ref2coach

The State Supervisor has stated that if "I walk into a GYM to observe a referee that has been recommended by a local association, to work the State tournament, and said referee does not Bird Dog the first foul He calls, I am turning and walking out of the gym."

What if the first foul he calls is a fastbreak one on one block/charge? I come out with a block & I have to point the offender out as he lays on his back! It's unfortunate for those who have to follow THAT order.

[DesMoines]

Here's the procedure we're taught:

Tweet! Color, number, infraction. (Blue, 44, Push... say it right there on the spot.)

Then point to the place where it's going to be put in play (or say two shots, or whatever is appropriate) ... so your partners know what's going on.

Then go report.

Solves a lot of the above... without bird dogging. Ugh.

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by ref2coach

Unfortunately in TN it is mandatory. The State Supervisor has stated that if "I walk into a GYM to observe a referee that has been recommended by a local association, to work the State tournament, and said referee does not Bird Dog the first foul He calls, I am turning and walking out of the gym."

Does this old codger still communicate via fax too?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Does this old codger still communicate via fax too?

Nah, it takes him too long to dial the numbers on rotary.

[ref2coach]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Does this old codger still communicate via fax too?

He is not all that old, He is going to be around a long, long, time. Active NCAA referee, full time employee of the State.

The Board of Control sets policy. It is run by school administrators, ADs, Principles etc. The State Supervisor is seen as the "Bad Guy", but is only enforcing what the BOC sets as policy.

[amusedofficial]

State guy says the first foul he sees without a bird dog he's turning and walking out.

Betcha he doesn't.