Game control and communication

You guys missed the thrust of what I was saying. First, what does "controlling the game with your voice" look like? Is that just preventative stuff, communicating with the players to do different things?

Also, when is the best time to talk to the coach? I just don't see enough time between events to talk with the coach, and am not sure what appropriate time to talk look like.

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by seanwestref

First, what does "controlling the game with your voice" look like?

Who was the observer that told you this? I would say you need to ask him.

[reffish]

Control the game with your voice: To me, I control the game with my voice after the whistle directing players to inbound spot or line up for free throws. During and after held ball, using voice for players to relax and release ball. After a hard foul, stepping in with voice to keep players from retaliating and to relax the fouled. Calling color number at point of foul and indicate consequence for partner and for players and lastly, coaches.

Talk to coaches in passing during transition, during dead ball if possible. Oh, and smile when you can, that does go aways.

[fortmoney]

Like reffish said, directing traffic after the whistle is a good way to give yourself presence. Also, especially at the lower levels, talking to players while the ball is live, letting them know that you're watching and trying to talk them out of fouls. "Hands!" at the top of key, "Straight up!" In the post when there is a competitive matchup or shot going up, things like that

[ODog]

Originally Posted by reffish

Control the game with your voice: To me, I control the game with my voice after the whistle directing players to inbound spot or line up for free throws. During and after held ball, using voice for players to relax and release ball. After a hard foul, stepping in with voice to keep players from retaliating and to relax the fouled. Calling color number at point of foul and indicate consequence for partner and for players and lastly, coaches.

Talk to coaches in passing during transition, during dead ball if possible. Oh, and smile when you can, that does go aways.

This.

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