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Forum: Softball Fri Apr 30, 2010, 01:16pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,069
Posted By jdccpa
six words you can't say

Babe Ruth refresher exam: There are six words you can't say at a particlar time during a game. Such as "foul", "fair", "safe", "out", "strike", "ball". Where is this rule? NHFS, ASA and/or Babe Ruth ?
Forum: Basketball Wed Mar 28, 2007, 07:11am
Replies: 70
Views: 4,263
Posted By jdccpa
Woman's College Mechanics

After doing high school for a number of years I am going to a woman's college basketball tryout camp.

Anyone have a simple outline of the woman's college mechanics.

Thanks
Forum: Basketball Sun Dec 03, 2006, 10:02pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,119
Posted By jdccpa
Once a team is up by 25 or 30 every 3 point...

Once a team is up by 25 or 30 every 3 point attempt thereafter should be an automatic travel.
Forum: Basketball Thu Aug 31, 2006, 03:18am
Replies: 65
Views: 5,952
Posted By jdccpa
Bill Lambieer WNBA Playoffs

I can't believe the amount of crap that the referees are taking from Bill Lambieer during the playoffs.

He is a hugh distraction, constantly yelling at the referees about every call. The camera...
Forum: Basketball Tue Aug 22, 2006, 10:38am
Replies: 48
Views: 6,244
Posted By jdccpa
I attended an IAABO camp this summer. ...

I attended an IAABO camp this summer.

IAABO's feeling was that too many unapproved signals were creeping into the game at all levels. They insisted on us using only proper mechanics and approved...
Forum: Basketball Tue Aug 22, 2006, 09:47am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,404
Posted By jdccpa
Trouble recruiting refs for a men's league

There is a new men's league (over 30) being fomed in my home town and I have been asked to provide the referees. However, because of their past experiences with men's leagues I am finding that most...
Forum: Basketball Wed Jun 21, 2006, 07:02pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,848
Posted By jdccpa
Working alone

Your first mistake was taking on a partner out of the crowd. You are usually better off working a game alone rather than with someone who is not qualified. When you are working alone you have the...
Forum: Softball Sun Apr 16, 2006, 03:15pm
Replies: 25
Views: 2,170
Posted By jdccpa
Hhaa! or Strike!

I'm a newbe and I have a question.

Everything I read about mechanics says to call a strike a strike. But all of the veteran umps say Hhaa! Why? Do I have choice or should I start doing the Hhaa...
Forum: Basketball Sat Jan 07, 2006, 05:54am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,542
Posted By jdccpa
Working a Game Alone: 1. Work alone!(Don't...

Working a Game Alone:

1. Work alone!(Don't just take anyone out of the stands to help you.)
2. Talk to the table – help on whether the ball went in or not.
3. Pregame talk to the...
Forum: Basketball Thu Dec 29, 2005, 07:32pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,291
Posted By jdccpa
I had the same problem until another ref told...

I had the same problem until another ref told about the Prostretch. It solved my problem. I use it before every game.
You should try one. ...
Forum: Basketball Thu Dec 29, 2005, 04:31pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,686
Posted By jdccpa
Last night a fight broke out right after I had...

Last night a fight broke out right after I had called a foul. It was my first fight in four years as a ref. The game was a boys JV game.

The two combantants were toe to toe swinging away. My...
Forum: Basketball Thu Dec 15, 2005, 10:39am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,333
Posted By jdccpa
Could someone explain the new mechanic as...

Could someone explain the new mechanic as outlined in NFHS Officials Manual para. 218c regarding OOB situations in the backcourt where there is a reverse in the direction of play.

It seems to say...
Forum: Basketball Thu Nov 17, 2005, 09:23pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,943
Posted By jdccpa
The case book example (9.10.1 Situation D (b))...

The case book example (9.10.1 Situation D (b)) has four players surrounding the dribbler and it says that this is a closely guarded situation.

I'm still counting!
Forum: Basketball Thu Nov 17, 2005, 06:31pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,943
Posted By jdccpa
Let me get this straight. So any time another...

Let me get this straight. So any time another offensive player takes a position in front of a closely guarded teammate I should discontinue the 5 sec count?

The answer sheet be damned I going to...
Forum: Basketball Thu Nov 17, 2005, 06:07pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,943
Posted By jdccpa
22. A-1 is holding the ball in the frontcourt &...

22. A-1 is holding the ball in the frontcourt & closely guarded by B-1. As the official count is at 2, A-2 takes & holds a position between A-1 and B-1. Official stops the count. Correct?

The...
Forum: Basketball Fri Oct 21, 2005, 06:14am
Replies: 10
Views: 2,807
Posted By jdccpa
Most times when the refs mistakenly let the...

Most times when the refs mistakenly let the players line up going the wrong way you most always have a back court violation when they take the ball into what they think is their front court but which...
Forum: Basketball Thu Oct 20, 2005, 03:07pm
Replies: 10
Views: 2,807
Posted By jdccpa
However....what if the teams are allowed to line...

However....what if the teams are allowed to line up going in the wrong direction and in spite of that, player A after gaining control puts the ball into A's correct basket. Count the basket for A....
Forum: Basketball Wed Oct 05, 2005, 12:43pm
Replies: 29
Views: 2,440
Posted By jdccpa
Talking A: I don't carry money with me, B: I am usually...

A: I don't carry money with me, B: I am usually in the locker room at half time when the winning numbers are called, and C: with the money I make refing I already have all the money that I am ever...
Forum: Basketball Sat Sep 24, 2005, 09:04am
Replies: 20
Views: 4,261
Posted By jdccpa
Converse Icon

I bought a pair. They arrived yesterday. Great looking shoes. Comfortable and they hold a nice shine.

They are a sharp looking alternative to the plastic looking patent leather shoes. There are...
Forum: Basketball Sat Aug 06, 2005, 05:05pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,854
Posted By jdccpa
Every game is important to someone. Take the...

Every game is important to someone. Take the middle school games, do the best you can, make some friends and enjoy yourself. Go for it.
Forum: Basketball Tue Mar 15, 2005, 07:14pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,262
Posted By jdccpa
Dead ball 6-7-1 & 5-8-3-b What do you want...

Dead ball 6-7-1 & 5-8-3-b

What do you want coach? 30 or a full?
Forum: Basketball Fri Feb 18, 2005, 12:14pm
Replies: 17
Views: 5,131
Posted By jdccpa
oops....IAABO camp was at URI.

oops....IAABO camp was at URI.
Forum: Basketball Fri Feb 18, 2005, 09:54am
Replies: 17
Views: 5,131
Posted By jdccpa
The Referee School at Boston College was the best...

The Referee School at Boston College was the best camp I ever attended. Girls varsity teams. A good balance of classroom time and court time. (Can be hot in June and July;the food was excellent.) No...
Forum: Basketball Thu Feb 10, 2005, 07:13am
Replies: 31
Views: 3,115
Posted By jdccpa
A third official is cheaper than a second...

A third official is cheaper than a second policeman.
Forum: Basketball Tue Feb 08, 2005, 04:21pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,875
Posted By jdccpa
Ok...so now I have my fist in the air and I have...

Ok...so now I have my fist in the air and I have a flagrant foul, do I give the throwing elbow mechanic and then report it to the table as a flagrant foul?
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