Larks Originally posted by Mark Padgett Originally posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr. The best way for a coach to learn the rules/officiating knowledge that we both talk about, is to become an official. I'd settle for them just being in the same universe where rulebooks are sold. I think that leagues should require all coaches and assistants to sit thru a rules lecture given by a league official that specifically covers special league rules and POEs. Were talking what, an hour. It would be a good forum to explain how we are going to make certian calls. For example in a league I ref (3rd - 6th) there is an isolation rule designed to get all kids involved in the game. The coaches have no idea what we are looking for as a criteria to call it so they ALWAYS end up requiring a explanation. A couple other things we could cover include the 3 second count ends on a shot attempt...just because a taller kid jumps straight up but reaches over his vertically challenged defender to grab a board its not "over the back". Etc. At least get the coaches on the same planet. Larks...Rookie Dreamer
BktBallRef Originally posted by Larks I think that leagues should require all coaches and assistants to sit thru a rules lecture given by a league official that specifically covers special league rules and POEs. Were talking what, an hour. We can't even get our coaches to come to the rec league organizational meeting. 🙁
williebfree It made me wonder... What is more difficult to understand (Explain) The logic of a coach or a blonde. (Sorry blondes, I am married to one. Does that give me a "pass" or an alibi?)