first game(s)

[ODog]

At the level you're working, however much it would help/be nice, don't anticipate a pregame. Unfortunately, your partner will likely walk into the gym and onto the court and just assume you know what's up.

Absolutely let everyone you're working with know that you're new and are all ears for any pointers. Once they're given the green light to tell you what they're seeing from you, the tips and help will come fast and furious. That will go a long way.

Don't get so discouraged. It was 1 day! Everyone has horror stories. Way too soon to say you're not cut out for it.

[refiator]

1. Rome wasn't built in a day. Be patient. You can't expect to feel comfortable at anything the first time out.
2. You have already shown that you learned some things today (i.e., slow down, you will be more active with the whistle next time, etc.) so take what you saw and work on improvement tomorrow...Keep on learning!

The day you think you know everything is the day you need to quit. After 20+ years of HS ball, I continue learning every night, and get frustrated with myself for not being perfect....but I relish learning new things even after all this time.