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Originally posted by cropduster
.... Soon after going to the clinic I found this site and what a difference it has made in my learning curve.

I agree

... One of the biggest things that I've noticed in myself is a better tolerence of the officials in the games I've watched. It would seem that it is a lot easier to call a game from the top bench in the gym than it is from the floor. Some of the violations and fouls are much more obvious from there, or is it just me?

That is why it is impossible for the average "fanatic" to understand how an official might miss an "obvious" call.

I still have a pet peeve of officials that stop calling when a games outcome is obvious and blowing the whistle will only slow down going home. Sooner or later someones kid is going to get hurt.

I will loosen my rules enforcement on minor violations in a "blowout" situation (Winning team is up by an unsurmountable score with far too little time for the opponent to challenge), but contact (especially by the leading team) will draw a quicker whistle; especially if the "leading" coach is not "calling off the dogs".

To all the seasoned refs and the coaches that come to this sight; thanks for taking the time each day to answer the often times repeated questions that come up. I only wish that more officials (and coaches) in our area came to this sight to get a better handle on what's going on.

I share your attitude that this site is a positive thing.