Before I was certified, I worked for a year in the local CYO league. Now this year, I have been asked to run a clinic for this league, and I am just wondering what things should be covered.
The clinic will last roughly 2-3 hours, and involve some on-court work. The majority of people taking the clinic are high school students grade 9-10 who are just showing up to get their compulsory volunteer service hours. Probably none have officiating experience.
Now, I'm just wondering what are the important things to go over.
When I took the clinic the emphasis was put on blasting the whistle loud, being confident when making a call, being in position and trying to use good signals. There really isn't that much emphasis placed on rules. Now if I was to introduce any sort of lesson on the rules, what do you think are the most important ones, or the ones that should be stressed. I was thinking about maybe going over the list of basketball rules "myths" as many of the people who volunteer are/were players and well you know, might have been taught some rules incorrectly
.
Anyways, any suggestions would be appreciated, thanks.