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Originally posted by fonzzy07
Yes I do all of these things but stepping down on shots. What do you mean by that. It did take a while to get out of the habit of watching the ball as the L but I am over that. What else would you recomend, the next step if you will.
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When a shot goes up, many newer officials at the trail start backing out or what I like to call bailing out. You should take a step or two down to observe rebounding action.
A little more advanced stuff
Mechanically speaking:
-Start using your left hand to call fouls. This can be extremely difficult and some people just can't do it. It is a very small thing but it will be noticed by observers if you are always using your outside hand to call a foul.
-Right now your mechanics are probably crisp, but now you want to try and get them smooth. See if you can watch some good HS officials. Usually only the really good officials who are also young have smooth mechanics. They have really slowed down their game.
-Stand up straight, a slight lean isn't bad but if you are leaning you better be moving in that direction.
-Get yourself taped, how does your presence look on the court. How do you hold your arms/hands when you stand still. Do you look athletic? Do you run athletically? Do you look like you know what you're doing? Do you look like you belong out there?
-Facial Expressions
-I see a lot of oversize shirts. If you are in good shape then get a shirt that fits snug (if you're not in good shape start working out). You don't want something baggy and this will make you look stronger. Find a way to keep your shirt tucked in.
Game Management/Awareness
-Be aware of the foul count, know when you call a foul that you'll be shooting 1-1 before you look or have to ask.
-Be aware of the clock, make sure that it starts and stops properly.
-Know how much time is on the clock. If the clock dies suddenly in your game, will you know how much time to put on?
-Don't allow players to get away with something, when they do something (profanity/trashtalk ect) address it immediately.
-Handle the coaches. Don't avoid a technical foul but try and take care of situations without one.
-AP arrow. Know what way you'll go if we have a jump.
-Be aware of when a team is trying to foul or they are going for a steal.
Dead Ball officiating
-Get the foul shooter on fouls, whether you or your partner called the foul.
-Watch the players
-Get the ball. No I'm not going to contradict myself. If the ball is in a players hand get the ball from him/her. And get setup while your partner reports.
Misc
-Patient whistle, don't anticipate.
-Handchecks - SBRQ
-Recover from a bad call
-Communication with partner
-Step up your game when you need to (working with a weak partner for example).
It is important you don't overwelm yourself. Take a few things that you need to work on, write them down on paper and look them over before the game. Once you get this and that down move on to the next thing. If my memory is correct you are only in HS, you have PLENTY of time to get better and improve so don't rush things. I'm sure just about everyone on this board wish they started when you did.
[Edited by Snake~eyes on Mar 15th, 2006 at 01:59 AM]