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My first game this year I made every rookie mistake one could expect, I was lost no question. My partner had some issues himself and just focused on me and telling me that I needed a lot of work if I was going to step out on the court with him again. After working with some really good partners I've cut my errors down to a few big ones and am getting better every game, I worked with a former D3 college official and she asked me if I ever played because I have a great court presence for a rookie and get into a position to rule on every play. Then of course I had the guy the next night who showed up just before tip off, in a wrinkled uniform and said he doesn't call many fouls or run any more but he looked forward to offering me whatever improvements he could. Filed that in the proper file! |
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I just wish I had found this site 'back in the day'. |
At the AAU level you are working you will have guys that don't care and are no fun to work with. Use it as a challenge to improve your game and your communication skills. At the end of the day, if your partner doesn't care, you will have a hard time changing his mind.
I would recommend seeking games where the caliber of official (and play) is higher. Working with better partners will help you get better. Unfortunately you have guys like this and there is little you can do. |
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HEY!!! I am sixty years old and still around (a round as in Charles Barkley around, :D). MTD, Sr. |
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I have always kept extensive notes about my baseball/softball games so I have carried that over. I'm watching my self ratings improve most nights, I know when I have a bad game and I record that. It is good to have a partner that I can learn from and take things from. I am also making all kinds of notes about what I read here, that really helps too. |
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