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Forum: Basketball Fri Jun 06, 2008, 07:34am

Replies: 37 First Game for Rookie Views: 2,702 Posted By MikeK27 I guess I was looking at it from a sort of... I guess I was looking at it from a sort of backwards perspective. I was focusing more on the table communication, when like you pointed out that is not as important as the spot communication. I have...

Forum: Basketball Thu Jun 05, 2008, 03:33pm

Replies: 37 First Game for Rookie Views: 2,702 Posted By MikeK27 I need to do it like this and create a more... I need to do it like this and create a more mental process. Rather than rushing, I am going to work on waiting that couple seconds after the whistle. Thanks for the advice.

Forum: Basketball Thu Jun 05, 2008, 08:13am

Replies: 37 First Game for Rookie Views: 2,702 Posted By MikeK27 Okay, did my first games last night and things... Okay, did my first games last night and things went pretty well. I had a few veteran officials watch me and offer me some advice. As a quick summary, the first game I focused on my court positioning...

Forum: Basketball Wed Jun 04, 2008, 07:39am

Replies: 37 First Game for Rookie Views: 2,702 Posted By MikeK27 I did some searching on the forum here and found... I did some searching on the forum here and found some New balance shoes. I have been wearing them around the house the last couple weeks to make sure they feel pretty good. So, we will see tonight...

Forum: Basketball Tue Jun 03, 2008, 09:38pm

Replies: 37 First Game for Rookie Views: 2,702 Posted By MikeK27 That was one of the first things I bought, the... That was one of the first things I bought, the Fox 40. I took my whistle outside today and put some air through it to kind of get a feel for what I need to get a nice loud tone. I got quite a few...

Forum: Basketball Tue Jun 03, 2008, 07:39am

Replies: 37 First Game for Rookie Views: 2,702 Posted By MikeK27 That is some great advice from everybody. I... That is some great advice from everybody. I practiced some signals in front of the mirror last night and will do so again today. I am going to take things in small steps, focus on being in the right...

Forum: Basketball Mon Jun 02, 2008, 02:19pm

Replies: 37 First Game for Rookie Views: 2,702 Posted By MikeK27 Thanks for the detailed points. I have some face... Thanks for the detailed points. I have some face time reserved in front of the mirror, so I will be practicing. I also am going to see if my family might let me abuse them with some practice too. :)

Forum: Basketball Mon Jun 02, 2008, 02:18pm

Replies: 37 First Game for Rookie Views: 2,702 Posted By MikeK27 I have read, maybe on this board, that newer... I have read, maybe on this board, that newer officials tend to second guess themselves and then they don't blow the whistle at all. I am going to try really hard to not fall into this and be...

Forum: Basketball Mon Jun 02, 2008, 01:10pm

Replies: 37 First Game for Rookie Views: 2,702 Posted By MikeK27 I am in the northwest central area. In a little... I am in the northwest central area. In a little town called Kewanee, about an hour from Iowa. Where were you originally from, if you don't mind me asking? I grew up on the eastern side of the state...

Forum: Basketball Mon Jun 02, 2008, 12:38pm

Replies: 37 First Game for Rookie Views: 2,702 Posted By MikeK27 Makes perfect sense to me, keep up the meds. :D Makes perfect sense to me, keep up the meds. :D

Forum: Basketball Mon Jun 02, 2008, 12:36pm

Replies: 37 First Game for Rookie Views: 2,702 Posted By MikeK27 Those are some more great responses. Thanks guys.... Those are some more great responses. Thanks guys. The theme seems to be to slow things down in your mind, and focus on what you are looking at. I don't know if I worded that right, but I think I see...

Forum: Basketball Mon Jun 02, 2008, 12:09pm

Replies: 37 First Game for Rookie Views: 2,702 Posted By MikeK27 I will be watched and get some verbal and written... I will be watched and get some verbal and written feedback, which I am looking forward to. I am hoping once I get out there and get calmed down a bit things will go well.

Forum: Basketball Mon Jun 02, 2008, 11:30am

Replies: 37 First Game for Rookie Views: 2,702 Posted By MikeK27 Those are some really good suggestions and thank... Those are some really good suggestions and thank you. I think I will practice the signals and reporting and maybe have someone observe me to make sure I don't rush through it. Of course, I will have...

Forum: Basketball Mon Jun 02, 2008, 09:09am

Replies: 37 First Game for Rookie Views: 2,702 Posted By MikeK27 First Game for Rookie I have just attended my first clinic session this past weekend and I will be working some summer league games this week. These will be the first games I have ever worked, so anyone have any last...

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