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I have a few suggestions for you, for what they are worth.
I see your tag line says you use FIBA. I dont know if that means the game in question was under FIBA also or if it was NFHS.
In any event, it sounds like maybe you could benefit from reading the NFHS Official's Manual, or perhaps ordering Referee Magazine's Guide to Officiating Basketball. Both (the second in particular) is really helpful on many of the issues you raise.
If the game was FIBA, I went to the FIBA site and noticed they offer a Referee's Manual as a free download. Here is the link to the download.
http://www.fiba.com/asp_includes/dow...sp?file_id=325
You may have this already. I do notice that one thing that seems strange to us NFHS officials is that in FIBA the official actually is involved in the choice of the game ball. Frankly, it was interesting reading. In addition, the diagrams show the lead official in what we would call the "quicksand" between the key's lane lines, which is a big NFHS no no. And it says both officials should watch all 10 players. Again, big NFHS no no.
Regarding a double whistle, it states:
"Whenever both officials blow their whistles for a foul, they should not make any immediate movement. Each official must be aware of his partner, just in case he has committed himself to another decision."
It also notes:
"There is no distinction between the referee and the umpire when it comes to taking decisions on fouls or violations. Younger or less experienced officials have just as much authority to take decisions as their veteran colleagues. Cooperation and teamwork is vital. They set their standards by accepting their responsibilities."
FIBA has some insteresting court coverage ideas, dividing the front court into 6 zones or "rectangles". Very different from NFHS, but still worth NFHS consideration frankly for philosophical discussion about coverage and ideas behind mechanics.
As a funny side note, I think it was hillarious to see euro ball rules make this comment and then put it in bold:
"Avoid penalising incidental contact that does not affect the play, especially when a player drives to the basket and scores. Similarly, do not call an offensive foul because a defensive player puts on a [bold] theatrical display and falls to the floor. [end bold]"
Gotta love euro ball!
Sorry, back to my comments.
Regarding running backwards, the FIBA referee manual specifically says you shouldnt and that you should run looking over your shoulder:
"9. In transition from trail official to lead official, do not turn your head away from the play and look down court, keep your eyes focused on the play and the players at all times by looking over your shoulder."
Spend some time with the officiating manuals. They are really helpful. And thanks for your post which led me to the FIBA manual and some real interesting things to discuss.
As for bad parthers, I've had many. And I learned from each one of them. Sometimes I learn what not to do. Sometimes I learn that I have been doing something wrong.
Dont presume you are right. Use everything as a learning tool. It will make you better.