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Football Officiating => General Discussion => Topic started by: Rulesman on August 31, 2017, 06:10:24 PM

Title: Axioms
Post by: Rulesman on August 31, 2017, 06:10:24 PM
As we move into another season, here are some great axioms to close out your weekly pre-game.

1) We want quality fouls.
2) See everything you call but don't call everything you see.
3) No "technical" fouls - let 'em play!
4) Don't reach for your marker unless you intend to drop it, and make sure you get a number and keep officiating the play.
5) When you put your marker on the field your integrity is linked to it. Make it be there.
6) See the ball before you blow the whistle.
7) Be a great dead ball official. Just being good is not enough.
8) Be deliberate in ruling on a fumble.
9) Let's have crisp ball movement.
10) No committee meetings.
11) No walking on the field. Hustle!
12) Count players every down.
13) Have excellent communication with coaches, players and other crew members and support personnel.
14) If you miss one, don't look back. Be ready to officiate the next play.
15) Focus and Concentration. Give everything you have on every play.
16) Display integrity, courage and poise all day. Let the tight situations reveal your true character.
17) Be mentally and physically prepared to work the game.

Best of luck to everyone for a great season. Travel safe. And most importantly... HAVE FUN!
Title: Re: Axioms
Post by: Etref on September 05, 2017, 10:23:56 PM
If you do the first 17 on the list, you are nearly guaranteed to HAVE FUN.
Title: Re: Axioms
Post by: Ralph Damren on September 06, 2017, 07:55:16 AM
An excellent list, Rulesman, baring any copyright infringement I plan to copy and circulate at our next meeting. :thumbup :thumbup
Title: Re: Axioms
Post by: Rulesman on September 06, 2017, 10:23:37 AM
An excellent list, Rulesman, baring any copyright infringement I plan to copy and circulate at our next meeting. :thumbup :thumbup
None whatsoever. Go for it. They came from Steve Shaw.