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IAABO has a pregame sheet that I use. It gives me a basic outline of how I am going to do my pregame. Depending on who my partner is, the more I cover in a pregame. If I have worked with this guy 5 or more times in the season, I don't have to pregame as much as if I am working with a brand new official in his first game. Things I want to cover when I don't have that card available as in right now are:
1. New Rules
2. Court coverage. Big L, Little L. Ball side.
3. Throw in Administration. Long switches and eye contact.
4. Foul calling. Eye contact and we are on the same page for administering free throw or we know the designated spot for throw in.
5. Anything special about this floor. Things hanging from the cealing, tight sidelines so 3 foot rule on throw ins.
6. I want to know what to expect from the teams or coaches. How do we want to handle them.
7. Who has the last second shot.
8. As time allows, we could talk about any number of situations from injuries, to block/charge, technical fouls, blood rule, illegal screens, etc.
9. Always end with being professional.
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