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Rut, you have been known to “spew” every now and then yourself*…*but this is one of the best things you have ever said.
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just want to add a quick two cents even though this topic been talked about enough
I went to this early training ref session and there were a few really good basketball players trying to be refs. Two of the three were just awful. One was good. A few other people who hardly played ball at all were great. If you've played higher level basketball it helps but it can be a hindrance as well. But what it comes down to is being able to control the game, knowing the rules and when and when to or not call fouls and so far I've seen NOTHING that points to the conclusion that experienced basketball players make better referees. I still play a lot of ball but I've met too many good basketball players who think they can ref just because they know how to play. They tend to let too many calls go- "let them play attitude" The inexperienced players trying to be refs may have bad game management, calling minor falls that they should let go. The lack of playing there may hurt them. For anyone out there thinking about being a basketball ref, don't think you had to be a player to be a good ref. Under what makes a good ref, put "basketball player" way down on your list. |
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Well this is interesting and all but look at it bottom up.
I was told I was a lousy player. I was also told I was a lousy official. By the same coach. The difference: When he called me a lousy official, his opponent got two and the ball. |
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At least he's consistent when evaluating your talents. (sarc)
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From a coach's perspective - everyone has to know their role. Players play, coaches coach, and officials officiate. But everyone needs a little help every now again so that's why as coaches we think we can do everyone's job better.
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