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In my pregame with an official that I have never worked with before I try to discuss the following:
The first thing I mention are my basic philosiphies on officiating which are:
#1. Call what you see and see what you call.
#2. Don't make me run across the floor when it isn't necessary.
#3. We switch on all fouls (2 man).
#4. With pressure in the backcourt, lead takes position at half court to help trail. Move towards endline as play progresses.
#5. If it is a call in the first minute it is a call in the last minute.
#6. There should only be one whistle blown on most calls. Don't blow your whistle on my line and vice-verse.
#7. I go over court coverage areas for off-ball purposes. There should never be two officials signalling on a three point shot until after it is made.
#8. Stress continuing 5 second closely guarded count when going into partners area.
#9. We go over signalling and use of unauthorized signals. I still see alot of these especially refs going from H.S. to college and back.
#10. Go over what we will do during warm-ups checking the book, captains meeting, etc.
The last thing that I say is make sure you make eye-contact with your parner before putting the ball in play. Also, the trail is responsible for getting subs in on free throws.
I probably go over more things, but these are some of the most important.
Keep 'em "straight up"
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