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Off for my first training session...

Discussion in 'American Football' started by JKCanary, Nov 6, 2013.

  1. JKCanary

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    ... with BAFRA (British American Football Referees Association) this Sunday!

    Wish me luck!
     
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  2. Dan

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    I've played one proper game and I already hate referees, so it won't be long until I hate you too.
     
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  3. JKCanary

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    I have mentally prepared myself for exactly that sort of attitude mate.
     
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  4. Dan

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    I was only joking (kind of), best of luck man. But yeah, be prepared for shouty players and coaches.
     
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  5. JKCanary

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    Ta mate. I imagine it'll be a relatively steep learning curve.
     
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  6. babyhornetdan

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    Enjoy mate. Im tempted to get some money together and give it a go myself. It looks very rewarding and a good way to get involved with the game. Good luck with it.
     
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  7. JKCanary

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    Ta mate. Yeah, I'd been toying with the idea for a while. Moved to London and thought I'd take the plunge.
     
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  8. babyhornetdan

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    Where abouts is it? Im in Watford as you can see so if its local thats a huge benefit.
     
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    I could say 'break a leg mate', but then I'd prolly jinx it and you brake your leg literally. So... good luck on Sunday mate.
     
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    Good luck and have fun!

    I'm thinking of getting into American Football myself but as a player but unfortunately I'm not tall, I'm not (that) broad, I'm not fast.... but I'm fairly agile and light on my feet, dunno what (if anything) that could make me.
     
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  11. Dan

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    Bulk up a bit and play linebacker or DE (depending on fitness - linebacker has a lot more running involved).
     
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    I'd say go short stop between third and second base <cheers>
     
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    We had some shocking referees at our Uni games last year. Please tell me your knowledge of the rules of football is solid <laugh>

    Hope you enjoy it, and let us know how it goes. I'm sure a couple of us would love to get into it more.
     
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  14. JKCanary

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    Ta for all the luck. The one I'm attending is at East London Rugby Club (West Ham).

    I'm very keen on making a proper go of it but I'm sort of trying to figure out whether I'm able to completely commit to it. We'll see I guess.
     
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    You could apply some names to your signals to remember them.

    Offside, double teapot.
    False start, wind the bobbin up.
    Touchdown FG PAT, Hands up!
     
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  16. babyhornetdan

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    I just had to post this! It is no reflection on you of course mate. But after the double catch fiasco I have to laugh or I will break down.

    54yhk6.jpg
     
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