Pre Game

[GaryFried]

Keep the pregame with captains very brief. DO NOT tell them how you are going to officiate or what you are going to call because "any thing you say can and will be used against you on the court." Set your parameters (what you are going to call) early in the game and have them ajust. Athletes will adjust, if not keep calling. I don't like calling a lot of fouls, but I also don't like a sloppy out of control game with coaches on my butt.

Keep the game between the free throw lines clean. Below the free throw lines have patience as this is scoring area. If you are going to call a foul wait until the player has started a try and penalize the defense. Also reward good defense - read that verticle and got to spot first.