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Post by Jeramie Towle on Aug 15, 2009 22:05:16 GMT -5
I was watching the Toproll event on ARMTV and noticed that the head ref. before every match would say " I'm going to start you". How do people feel about this? I personaly have never heard a ref. say this before a match. I think it is a great way to start a match. Anyone else?
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Post by Scott Harris on Aug 16, 2009 2:26:51 GMT -5
I LOVE IT!
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Post by Jeremy Plaster on Aug 16, 2009 9:30:31 GMT -5
^^^^^ Me too!
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Post by Josh Handeland on Aug 16, 2009 11:22:48 GMT -5
I loved it, too, because then you know the ready go is coming! Sometimes the ready go comes when you're not expecting it, that's why you have to pay attention to everything, but saying "I'm going to start you" is great!
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Post by Erick "Zap" Szczap on Aug 16, 2009 12:20:13 GMT -5
At the Bert Whitfield Classic in Alpharetta last year Dave Randall was the head ref and I really liked how he asked both competitors if they're ready before giving a 'ready go'. www.myarmtv.comWatch a free minute of the North Georgia tournament in 2008. Even though the first minute is the kids classes you'll hear Dave ask "Y'all like this?" before giving a 'ready go'.
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Post by Jeremy Durfee on Aug 16, 2009 14:17:26 GMT -5
I agree also. I think you should both be asked, "are you ready" and then a ready-go.
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Post by Guy Lasorsa on Aug 16, 2009 14:31:12 GMT -5
Yes i have heard , the words Looks good first and always thought that was a good warning and better than just ready GO... Im going to start you ... works for me too
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Post by John Milne on Aug 16, 2009 15:42:36 GMT -5
First.. armwrestlers should BE ready when at the table. It's one of (if not the first) thing you learn. Second.. between the time you have them set up - then tell them that you are going to start them - they have most likely moved and have to be re-set. It's hard enough to get guys in the center, straight, shoulders in etc. for more than a couple of seconds as it is. Adding more time via asking/telling them what they should be there for is redundant to me. If it's a children's class then I agree, but we are not children and dont need to be reminded of what we are there for. On occasion (as instructed by the tournament director) I will start guys off if "they are both happy" with less than a textbook grip, but at a pro event it is not necessary and wastes time. Just my opinion. by the way.. Why would someone NOT be ready when at the table taking a grip? ??
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Post by Josh Handeland on Aug 16, 2009 15:48:54 GMT -5
Also it's not uncommon to hear "Right there, ready go!" or "Don't move, ready go!" both work fine too.
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Post by Jeramie Towle on Aug 16, 2009 19:28:30 GMT -5
I do agree John that any puller should always be ready when at the table. It was the first rule I was taught when I started. I have never forgotten it.
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Post by John Milne on Aug 16, 2009 19:32:54 GMT -5
I do like the "Don't move"
It lets the guys know you are about to fire them off.
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Post by Erick "Zap" Szczap on Aug 16, 2009 19:39:33 GMT -5
I dunno, I'm torn on the subject. I agree you gotta be ready, but IMO it's one way to assure as fair a start as possible...just ask "you both ready?" No excuses if you get flashed after you've said you're ready.
Seriously, since getting into this sport I feel like 30% of my training has been conditioning, 40% technique, and 30% just knowing the ins and outs of gripping up/being ready for the go. It seems like technique and conditioning are wasted if you don't know the tricks of the trade when it comes to the grip and the go.
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Post by Chad Deaver on Aug 16, 2009 20:33:01 GMT -5
I like this. I've been in matches where the ref didn't even say "don't move". I agree you should be ready when you get to the table, but I also think the start should be as fair as possible.
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