And it begins...

[Kansas Ref]

1. most of the players are looking to find a "scapegoat" for their diminished playing ability. They will hollar "and - one" when they try for any contested shot --especially layups--which they will frequently miss in the face of slight defensive pressure. But do NOT be dis-armed by this as they are just missing contested shots.
2. Do call fouls frequently to keep it under control
3. Do issue technicals.
4. Maybe it'll be helpful to hold a brief pre-game conference with them prior to the start of game to clarify rules of play.
5. Have fun and continue to enjoy reffing!

[Lcubed48]

I had my first game of the year/season - girls Middle School. It went OT. Oh woe was me!

[DRJ1960]

Originally Posted by Lcubed48

I had my first game of the year/season - girls Middle School. It went OT. Oh woe was me!

Must have been the officials fault.....

Yeah I haven't figured out adult rec games yet. I worked a CPA (yes, accountants) tournament a couple months ago. They complained when they ran into legal defenders and didn't get a call, complained when they were called for obvious fouls. Dudes who played in college complained the most. My partner and I tightened it up, they complained. We loosened it, they complained. Barely worth it, but it was fun to have to deal with adult personalities. One dude lost it, left the gym screaming obscenities after committing an INT and getting a second tech. Fun times!

Guys that play in a regular league not just a one-off tournament seem to have better expectations on legal, illegal, and marginal contact.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by Lcubed48

I had my first game of the year/season - girls Middle School. It went OT. Oh woe was me!

Originally Posted by DRJ1960

Must have been the officials fault.....

And it's obvious, Padgett wasn't his partner!

Hope you are well Mark!

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by grunewar

And it's obvious, Padgett wasn't his partner!

Hope you are well Mark!

Thanks. I'm doing OK, but it's pretty definite my career consisting of tossing coaches is over.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Thanks. I'm doing OK, but it's pretty definite my career consisting of tossing coaches is over.

Hey, maybe you can work the table.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by AremRed

Yeah I haven't figured out adult rec games yet.

We have a good many men's Rec Leagues here - A, B, and C class. A being the better players.

If, and I say, if I do take a men's game, I go for the C games, only because the guys appear to be more into it for the exercise, fun, and camaraderie. These are mostly former HS or juco guys, and many of them are "older" players looking to run a bit on the weekend. I've had some enjoyable times.....for the most part.

Oft times, the "A" games consist of overly-competitive, wanna be's, who think they've still got "it." T's, arguments, fights - no thank you, I'll pass. Life's too short.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by AremRed

Yeah I haven't figured out adult rec games yet. I worked a CPA (yes, accountants) tournament a couple months ago.

Didn't you know that "CPA" stands for "Can't Play at All"?

[Lcubed48]

Originally Posted by DRJ1960

Must have been the officials fault.....

How'd you know. Of course it was.

[blindzebra]

Did a mens rec with a team of cops.

One guy kept running his mouth and got a T. After the game he came up to me and asked why...I said what would happen if you pulled me over and I treated you the way you did my partner and I?

Never heard another word from him the rest of the season...no tickets either lol.

[Pantherdreams]

Started with some fall league last night mens and womens. Mostly high school players trying to get back into game shape and former HS players out for a run. Guys game no one put in work on their defense over the summer or seemed willing to put in work on it during fall. High scoring very few fouls to call, until late when they "weren't given up layups" at crunch time. No complaints. Ladies game was similar from the footwork stand point but lots of holding and grabbing all over. Got some looks but again no comments.

[JMUplayer]

Lowest level of rec ball here has the following rules....

20 min halves running clock -- pretty standard..

first 17 minutes of each half teams must play zone.
No pressure/press above the 28' volleyball line during these first 17 minutes.

last 3 minutes... anything goes..

It's pretty funny....

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by blindzebra

Did a mens wreck

Corrected your spelling.

[letemplay]

Originally Posted by Kansas Ref

1. most of the players are looking to find a "scapegoat" for their diminished playing ability. They will hollar "and - one" when they try for any contested shot --especially layups--which they will frequently miss in the face of slight defensive pressure. But do NOT be dis-armed by this as they are just missing contested shots.
2. Do call fouls frequently to keep it under control
3. Do issue technicals.
4. Maybe it'll be helpful to hold a brief pre-game conference with them prior to the start of game to clarify rules of play.
5. Have fun and continue to enjoy reffing!

As for men's rec: I agree with all but #4..good luck clarifying any rules with these guys, you could be in pre-game forever, debating endless commentary before even tipping off. I would limit it to a broad statement of just how much lip you are willing to take before running them.