I have been officiating basketball for 3 years and baseball for 4. I am going to start officiating football next fall and am looking for a little advice. Every sport is different. I love doing basketball, enjoy the fast pace and quick decision making. I have cut back on baseball due to having 3 sons that play but umpiring to me is much different from officiating basketball. Both sports have their basic principles to being successful. Basketball for instance, call in your area, officiate the defense, get a good angle, keep focused during dead ball periods, use the principles of advantage/disadvantage when calling fouls etc. What are some of the basic principles to be aware of when starting out in football? What things do you really need to have a good grasp of before stepping out there for your first game? I will be attending a clinic before the season starts. Football always looked like it would be the most fun to do so I am really looking forward to the season.
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