Beginner questions

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

I usually go weeks without calling one, I just never understood the "don't make it your best call" phrase. It's as if calling 3 seconds means you're doing other things poorly.

But it might mean exactly that. If you're focused on 3 seconds, it's entirely possible you're not focused on more important issues. However, if you're focused on the more important issues and happen to catch a 3 seconds, call it.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by MD Longhorn

But it might mean exactly that. If you're focused on 3 seconds, it's entirely possible you're not focused on more important issues. However, if you're focused on the more important issues and happen to catch a 3 seconds, call it.

I think that's accurate. If I'm watching a player with a foot on the lane line hoping to "nail" him after 3 seconds in the lane, what am I not watching that's a better use of my time?

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Rich

I think that's accurate. If I'm watching a player with a foot on the lane line hoping to "nail" him after 3 seconds in the lane, what am I not watching that's a better use of my time?

I called a 3 second violation tonight. I knew I would after posting in this thread today.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Rich

I called a 3 second violation tonight. I knew I would after posting in this thread today.

Was it your best call of the night?

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Rich

I called a 3 second violation tonight. I knew I would after posting in this thread today.

Me, too. Partner also had one.

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Was it your best call of the night?

I have to go watch the video on a block-charge to let you know. The 3-seconds might have been the better call -- partner thinks I kicked the B/C

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Rich

I called a 3 second violation tonight. I knew I would after posting in this thread today.

That b/c I mindmelded you and made you look at the paint all night.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

That b/c I mindmelded you and made you look at the paint all night.

Actually, we had a ball get knocked out of a player's hands and she went to the floor to get it and pass it to a player at the top of the key. Then she sat in the lane and made no effort to get up or move. Finally, I had to call it.

First girls game I worked all year (filling in for someone with a knee injury) and for a few minutes early on I wondered what sport I was watching.