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Forum: Basketball Sun Dec 24, 2000, 11:47pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,578
Posted By BigDave
Talking To Rut...

I think the term "me and my partner" answers your question.
Forum: Basketball Fri Dec 22, 2000, 01:06am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,598
Posted By BigDave
Rules to Ref by...

got this from a favorite website of mine. enjoy. :)

1) Always look like you are in control of your emotions. Never get too high or too low.
2) SELL the tough ones
3) Treat coaches and...
Forum: Basketball Mon Dec 18, 2000, 11:38pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,833
Posted By BigDave
Smile here's my take...

Officiating is just an extension of who you are. If you have a positive attitude, likeable personality and a willingness to improve, those qualities will carry over when you put the stripes on. ...
Forum: Basketball Mon Dec 18, 2000, 09:10pm
Replies: 13
Views: 2,207
Posted By BigDave
Thumbs up to Pizzano.

great point! will keep us all out of trouble...
Forum: Basketball Sat Dec 16, 2000, 02:43pm
Replies: 13
Views: 2,903
Posted By BigDave
Talking Maybe they should have went to a man-to-man...

Maybe they should have went to a man-to-man defense... ;)
Forum: Basketball Wed Dec 13, 2000, 03:19pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,621
Posted By BigDave
A1 has the ball for a throw-in. His team has set...

A1 has the ball for a throw-in. His team has set up for a play. To start the play, he bounces the ball once (as opposed to slapping it). It does not contact the end line. He also maintains...
Forum: Basketball Wed Dec 13, 2000, 02:51pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,942
Posted By BigDave
bad, bad cheerleaders...

I use the game administration folks for this problem. I simply let them know that the cheerleaders are affecting the way I call the game. It is their responsibility to handle them, not ours.

On...
Forum: Basketball Tue Dec 12, 2000, 12:27am
Replies: 0
Views: 1,722
Posted By BigDave
Smile http://www.carroll.com/p/levinson/chat.html ...

http://www.carroll.com/p/levinson/chat.html

Let's try this chat room out. We can discuss these issues in real time.
Forum: Basketball Mon Dec 11, 2000, 11:47pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,504
Posted By BigDave
Talking more fuel for the fire

How do you guys handle a different colored sports bra on the ladies? If I have a girl that is wearing a white jersey and she has on a red sports bra with the red showing a little when she jumps or...
Forum: Basketball Mon Dec 11, 2000, 06:55pm
Replies: 14
Views: 4,405
Posted By BigDave
Angry Everybody pays!!

Rubber bands are prohibited. I treat them as jewelry. If an opponent's finger gets caught in the rubber band, it could possibly get broken...

...then you have a delay, supper gets cold, wife...
Forum: Basketball Mon Dec 11, 2000, 06:51pm
Replies: 22
Views: 3,405
Posted By BigDave
My theory on this issue is to have as little...

My theory on this issue is to have as little dialogue as possible with a coach. By throwing a question back at them, as some have suggested, you really allow the coach to become more involved in the...
Forum: Basketball Sat Dec 09, 2000, 11:13pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,304
Posted By BigDave
Post yet another piece of advice...

To add to the above advice, I'd like to say this. When the girls go to the floor after the ball (as they love to do) make sure you're not too quick with your whistle. Hesitate, make sure both...
Forum: Basketball Sat Dec 09, 2000, 01:50am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,986
Posted By BigDave
Smile great pre-game card!!

Rookie,

Check this link out. This is a pregame card for two-man mechanics. It can be printed so that it is completely on one sheet of paper.

Make some copies of it to take to games with you. ...
Forum: Basketball Fri Dec 08, 2000, 12:46am
Replies: 16
Views: 3,153
Posted By BigDave
I agree with BktBallRef. The only thing I'll add...

I agree with BktBallRef. The only thing I'll add is this. When you have a situation like that, it really keeps the heat off of you when you "sell" the timeout. As soon as you recognized the coach...
Forum: Basketball Thu Dec 07, 2000, 10:07pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,738
Posted By BigDave
The "official" book is just that, official. It...

The "official" book is just that, official. It takes precedence over the arrow.
Forum: Basketball Thu Dec 07, 2000, 10:04pm
Replies: 10
Views: 2,085
Posted By BigDave
Talking an easy solution

Sounds to me with all of that stuff going on, the best thing to do was to clear the whole gym and put a BIG checkmark by that school on the "don't wanna go back" list... :)

On a serious note, with...
Forum: Basketball Thu Dec 07, 2000, 07:02pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,628
Posted By BigDave
Smile my two cents

First, this is my feeling on the lane violation. If Mark has talked to the player and he still doesn't budge after 6 seconds, it needs to be called. I work with a lot of folks that will NEVER call...
Forum: Basketball Fri Dec 01, 2000, 12:51pm
Replies: 5
Views: 2,187
Posted By BigDave
:)

You're welcome!

I've had the opportunity to work with some very good female officials. I never pass up the chance to recognize them.
Forum: Basketball Wed Nov 29, 2000, 11:03am
Replies: 5
Views: 2,187
Posted By BigDave
Smile The best advice I can give is to find someone's...

The best advice I can give is to find someone's coattails to hang on to. Pick a mentor that is at a level that you would like to reach. When they have a game to work, tag along and watch. Ask them...
Forum: Basketball Wed Nov 29, 2000, 01:40am
Replies: 31
Views: 4,796
Posted By BigDave
Post back to the bottom line

Now that we've all had a couple of days to ponder the initial post of mine, let's get back to the first issue. Is the situation we've discussed a part of the officiating business? Yes or no?
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Forum: Basketball Mon Nov 27, 2000, 10:52pm
Replies: 31
Views: 4,796
Posted By BigDave
Post Message to LadyRef

I'm sorry you misunderstood my post. And I really thought I explained myself clearly. :) Guess I'll have to work on that...

And yes, as BktBallRef stated, I do believe you were trying to put...
Forum: Basketball Sun Nov 26, 2000, 09:41pm
Replies: 31
Views: 4,796
Posted By BigDave
Post I would just like to hear some opinions on a...

I would just like to hear some opinions on a situation that is currently a part of the basketball officiating world in my area. By discussing this I mean no offense to anyone, nor does this...
Forum: Basketball Fri Nov 24, 2000, 03:25am
Replies: 37
Views: 5,462
Posted By BigDave
BktBallRef, I'm gonna have to respectfully...

BktBallRef,

I'm gonna have to respectfully disagree with ya. :) Just because each coach "thought he was going to get a call", should not be a factor here. The play left the trail official's...
Forum: Basketball Thu Nov 23, 2000, 07:53pm
Replies: 37
Views: 5,462
Posted By BigDave
Smile Obviously it was a bang-bang play. Any call is...

Obviously it was a bang-bang play. Any call is gonna upset someone. I think you could have kept yourself out of trouble by picking one foul or the other and sticking with it.

I wasn't there of...
Forum: Basketball Mon Nov 13, 2000, 11:58pm
Replies: 29
Views: 3,519
Posted By BigDave
Smile If White made no contact, I have a travel on Red....

If White made no contact, I have a travel on Red.

I wonder if the coach thought of using a timeout. :)
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