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Know the ball...don't ball watch, but you always need to know where the ball is at on the court.
Find the defense...you'll hear ref the defense a lot, but I hate that term because it can cause locking on the defender...see LGP and know all defenders in your primary.
Get an open look...move to see through the play. Try to get a look at as many players as you can through your on-ball match-up.
Position adjust...be ready to move for a better look, but don't move for the sake of moving.
Be a good partner...communicate all game situations as they come up.
Be calm and professional...never sink to the level of an irate player or coach. Keep all communications brief and on point.
Never threaten as a warning...don't use phrases like one more word and it's a T.
Warn once...never warn twice, take care of business.
Don't overwhelm yourself...work on one or two things every game.
Get advice and listen, but always check up on it on your own...never take anything as gospel, hit the rule, case and official manual and check up.
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