Anyone get worse after the first few years?

[tomegun]

Originally Posted by Rich

There are at least 2-3 I second guess every game I work. I remember it for about 10 seconds (if that) and move on. Anything longer and I could miss the next one, too -- and that's something you can avoid.

We all miss some. Basketball's a hard sport to work.

+1, this is something a lot of "veterans" will not admit.

To the OP:

1. Develop a process to make calls as consistently as possible from game to game. This will include obtaining and maintaining open looks.
2. Keep seeing plays and file them away.
3. Always pick up your defenders (recognize their numbers in your head) and let plays start, develop and finish before blowing your whistle.

Did your partner really say the coach may have a point about you being terrible?

[dsqrddgd909]

Tomegun, No he was talking about possibly missing the call, but to his credit he said he didn't have the best look, it was in my primary and I needed to call what I saw.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by dsqrddgd909

Tomegun, No he was talking about possibly missing the call, but to his credit he said he didn't have the best look, it was in my primary and I needed to call what I saw.

Then he had no business saying it that way, IMO. He had nothing constructive to add, from the sound of it. If he had a good look and had something different, that would be different.

[maven]

Originally Posted by dsqrddgd909

Tomegun, No he was talking about possibly missing the call, but to his credit he said he didn't have the best look, it was in my primary and I needed to call what I saw.

So here's a veteran official encouraging a younger guy to second guess himself, with no constructive advice about how to officiate the play better.

Bleh. And the vets in your association are probably wondering why their newer officials lack confidence.