Does anyone have an issue with Referees talking to players during a game and using their first names? "watch your hands Mary", or something like that?

Never done that before, usually just call the #, not the name.

Does anyone have an issue with Referees talking to players during a game and using their first names? "watch your hands Mary", or something like that?

 

In your example, I would find it strange to hear an official give a "watch your hands, Mary" during a live ball. If it was during a dead ball and an official said "tuck your shirt in, Jimmy" then I don't think its strange or out of place.

Never done that before, usually just call the #, not the name.

 

I agree. I officiated many years ago and often "warned" versus penalizing when the offense wasn't affecting play but could in a different scenario. But I always used a number, even if I knew a name.

 

 

By the way, I like your flag!!!

Official should never call a player by name!!!!!!!!!!!!

I stand under the basket 3 nights per week during games and have never heard a ref use a players name during game action. It is very common to hear them give constructive directions like hands off 23 or don't push.

Official should never call a player by name!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I don't think its a big deal. I've heard coaches and players call a ref by name before.

It happened a few nights ago during a 9th region game, while the game was in progress. Not the first time it's happened. I would think using their # would be more appropriate.

Official should never call a player by name!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Disagree with a blanket statement.

 

There is a right way and a wrong way. The right way can help a situation.

I think calling a player by her first name leaves a back perception for the other team. If you don't call them all by name, don't call any of them by name. Use their numbers, that leaves it neutral for both teams.

Why does a ref feel compelled to warn players of their actions? Some do and some don't.

If you can talk them through some situations before they escalate, that's good game management.

If the refs are calling your opponent's kids by name in the pre game meeting with the captains, then you could be in trouble.

If you can talk them through some situations before they escalate, that's good game management.

 

Is that something a ref is taught to do?

 

I'd rather see or hear that than a ton of fouls be called.

It happened a few nights ago during a 9th region game, while the game was in progress. Not the first time it's happened. I would think using their # would be more appropriate.

 

What game was this in?