Advice needed

[SactoBlue]

I recently read in our local newpapers that HS officials are desparately needed in almost all sports. I really would like to "expand" my horizons and get into other sports (I do softball).

Having never played nor watched much basketball, would I be foolish to try my hand a "officiating" this sport? Being of "challenged" in the height department I never really had an interest in the sport so I'm really starting from scratch regarding rules, positions, etc.

Thanks for your input. I don't want to get into something that wouldn't make much sense for me or for the players/coaches.