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January 6, 2012IAABO Bd. 6
Reflections
“FEEL”What is it?
How do we get it?Prepared by John McDonnell (former
Bd. 6 Interpreter) and modified by Peter Palermino and Mike Infantino
Commissioner - “How did he/she do last night?”
Observer - “Excellent mechanics and good hustle but his “feel” for the game isn’t very good.
Observer - “I saw her work last night for the
first time. A real prospect. She has a great “feel” for the game, but really has to work on her mechanics.”
Definition of ”feel”
...having a sensitive appreciation or an intuitive understanding...
“Feel” is an impression yousense – CONFIDENCE
“Feel” is something that’sintuitive – COMMON SENSE
Key Characteristics:
- great decision maker
- understands advantage/disadvantage
- views the contest from perspective of all involved
- understands the game THAT night; when it changes
- understands the LEVEL of play
- knows what, when, and howto say something
- recognizes the “game changers”
- exhibits great interpersonalskills
- is calm, confident, consistent,and exhibits courage
- knows when to:smile/frown; ignore/respond;emphasize/penalize;intervene/prevent
All previous itemsare great examples ....
--But--The key characteristic to exhibit is ....
AnticipationThe ability to anticipate
the PLAY –NOT the call !!!
What makes this “feel”official able to
anticipate the play ?
Knowledge,Experience, Willingness
Willingness--observe (yourself & others) --listen (give it to me straight)--evaluate yourself (honestly)--accept what you see/hear
Partners must have “Feel”
- Be aware of the flow, pace, and game intensity. - Be aware of the score, fouls, and best player. - Know when to tighten and/or allow a flow.- Know when to come together to “get it right”. - Know when to “mirror” calls.- It’s not what “I” call but what “we” call.
Coaches- have a “feel”for official’s weakness.-if you are not confident, they can see it and feel it.
Coaches
Officials with good FEEL:- realize that the personality of a teamis reflected by behavior of Coach- if coach is out of control, the gameand players will follow.
Having great“feel” is notEnough.
Rules knowledge can NEVER be secondary !
Suggestion:- avoid officiating “in the moment”- see the whole picture, not just oneplay-use time-outs to assess what hashappened, what may next transpire- when the ball is dead, keep your
brain ALIVE
Suggestion:--watch game from 3 places;
- under the hoop- behind a “vocal” coach- in the middle of “vocal” fans
--keep a notebook--watch with an experienced official--no matter what level, continue to learn
by watching and listening
Quote
"Enjoy the game. Sometimes it's like work. When it is, go to work!"
Mike Infantino – Bd 6 member
Bd 6 Follies
Towels
Bill Cashman