Basketball Anyone?

[T-Rav]

I joined a HS basketball association this year and have my first game on 11/10. I very excited and have to take a rules test online and pass before next Friday. I never played organized basketball so I hope I don't suck to badly but my association has provided ample training and I think I will enjoy it and not suck.

Anyone else officiate basketball?

[gnhbua93]

I do basketball and also volleyball.

[Jocko]

Nope

[scrounge]

Yep. Similarly, it's the one sport of the big three that I didn't really play or coach much. But I found that I really enjoyed officiating it. It's so much hands-on, and much more physically active. I thought it would be just something to do in the winter, but I've found that it rivals baseball for how much I enjoyed it.

[Maineac]

Basketball here as well.

[gnhbua93]

Maine with the great one Peter Webb?

[JaxRolo]

Nope, the ball is to big.

[NCAAump2]

I also work basketball, and enjoy it much more than I thought I would. I never played organized basketball, but have always found an interest in it. I like the fast pace, energy in the arena, and just the excitement in general.

[Maineac]

Maine with the great one Peter Webb?

That is correct....

[gnhbua93]

That gentleman is a class act.

[jmpnjmy]

Nope, not for me

[dmdhiker]

I am starting the basketball hs licensing thing, clinic in Nov as well as the test portion. First year ump and now first year bball ref.

[Jocko]

Nope, the ball is to big.

and, when I called a guy safe everyone looked at me funny.

[JHSump]

I'd need lots of remedial training.

Is it interference or obstruction when a guy with the ball runs into a defender standing still? Does it matter if the defender is in "the box" near the backstop? Wait, you say it's a backboard, not a backstop? And, it's not a "box," it's a "lane" you say? You mean like the running lane??

[mstaylor]

I do not do basketball, I used to do soccer and baseball so I only would have 2 months max off and my wife said something about killing me if I worked basketball. Now I am too old and busted up to try.

[Jocko]

I don't have time for other sports. I stay busy on the diamond. Broke 300 this weekend. :fuel:

[gnhbua93]

Watch out, Jocko the IRS is looking for you.

[mstaylor]

I don't have time for other sports. I stay busy on the diamond. Broke 300 this weekend.

Jocko....... :cheers:

[Jocko]

Watch out, Jocko the IRS is looking for you.

what? For community service volunteer work ;)

[JaxRolo]

Watch out, Jocko the IRS is looking for you.

what? For community service volunteer work

I works for the Feds. Have buddies in the IRS. A thorough investigation is coming! :nod:

[zm1283]

This year will be my sixth season of basketball. I enjoy it, but not nearly as much as baseball. It's also more physically and mentally demanding, so I am only working about three days a week this year. I used to work five and sometimes six days a week and I was completely burnt out by the last few weeks of the season. I have found it more enjoyable since I cut back a little bit.

[cyclonehokiece]

This year will be my sixth season of basketball. I enjoy it, but not nearly as much as baseball. It's also more physically and mentally demanding, so I am only working about three days a week this year. I used to work five and sometimes six days a week and I was completely burnt out by the last few weeks of the season. I have found it more enjoyable since I cut back a little bit.

Same can be said for anything.

[JHSump]

Affirmative.

[Welpe]

I'm starting my 4th season. I don't have any illusions that I'm much good but I enjoy it. I've found that working it has improved my ability to judge plays in every sport I work.

Since picking up baseball again this year this will probably be my last basketball season. Coming right out of football it is a bit tiring to roll right into basketball. I think two sports is enough and the break between the two is nice too.

[T-Rav]

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