Advanced officiating concepts....

lrpalmer3 · #1 (**permalink**) Thu Mar 03, 2005, 05:17pm

When I first started out, I heard the phrase "referee the defense". As I am getting a hang of that, I am starting to work on things like finding the "second rebounder" and officiating the "secondary defender".

What are some other advanced officiating techniques that I should know about?

Almost Always Right · #2 (**permalink**) Thu Mar 03, 2005, 05:48pm

Dive into the many subtelties of "game awareness".
i.e.
Your partner(s) just let a guard bump a kid all the way to the whole but didn't call it because the kid kept going to the hole.
Reading your partner(s) blood pressure level re: a fan, a coach, a player etc.
There are MANY MANY MANY others.
AAR

eventnyc · #3 (**permalink**) Thu Mar 03, 2005, 05:53pm

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Originally posted by lrpalmer3
When I first started out, I heard the phrase "referee the defense". As I am getting a hang of that, I am starting to work on things like finding the "second rebounder" and officiating the "secondary defender".

What are some other advanced officiating techniques that I should know about?

How about:

The patient whistle
Advantage/Disadvantage

Back In The Saddle · #4 (**permalink**) Thu Mar 03, 2005, 06:07pm

That's twice lately I've seen the phrase "second rebounder." What is this about?

blindzebra · #5 (**permalink**) Thu Mar 03, 2005, 06:56pm

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Originally posted by Back In The Saddle
That's twice lately I've seen the phrase "second rebounder." What is this about?

It means the player without inside position. Find that player on the rebound and it is easier to judge verticality.

Back In The Saddle · #6 (**permalink**) Thu Mar 03, 2005, 07:07pm

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Originally posted by blindzebra

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Originally posted by Back In The Saddle
That's twice lately I've seen the phrase "second rebounder." What is this about?

It means the player without inside position. Find that player on the rebound and it is easier to judge verticality.

You're right, it is easier. I guess that's why I've learned to do it without ever hearing anybody give the concept a name before. Thanks

drothamel · #7 (**permalink**) Thu Mar 03, 2005, 08:10pm

AAR's suggestion is a good one. The play that he described is something that would make every official great if they can learn to do it. I call it a "flow of game" call. The first time the concept was shown to me, it really helped me out a lot. Paying attention to the flow of the game also forces you to be patient with whistles and watch a play develop. That goes hand in hand with advantage/disadvantage. Those are the types of advanced officiating concepts that can really help you develop.

South GA BBall Ref · #8 (**permalink**) Thu Mar 03, 2005, 09:19pm

Here's one or two, or....
1. Competetive match-up: A1 and A2 or A2 and B2 who are in your PCA .

2. PCA: Primary Coverage Area

3. Trust Your Partner, Referee the Defense, Concentrate on your Primary, Call the obvious

4. Manage the game with the lightest touch necessary (Don't overcall but control play)

5. Allow the product on the court to dictate the tempo of the game.

6. Communicate strength and control without being arrogant

7. Dead Ball Efficiency---Ball is dead we become more alive.

8. If you can't explain it, don't call it.

[Edited by South GA BBall Ref on Mar 3rd, 2005 at 09:50 PM]

drothamel · #9 (**permalink**) Thu Mar 03, 2005, 09:29pm

now THAT is a good list.

tomegun · #10 (**permalink**) Thu Mar 03, 2005, 09:49pm

This one is not original:

Forget about refereeing the defense

Referee the matchup

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After and/or during your pregame work on crew comfort so trusting your partner is easier.

On a side note: I just watched a replay of the Lanier versus South Gwinnett game that I taped (DVR) because it was in High-Def. Yuck!

South GA BBall Ref · #11 (**permalink**) Thu Mar 03, 2005, 09:56pm

tomegun: I assume that you are in the ATL area. By chance, did youget out to see any of the games in Gwinette on Wednesday? If so, I was in the Sandy Creek-Tucker matchup. If you saw the game, give me your opinion on the officiating.

ChuckElias · #12 (**permalink**) Thu Mar 03, 2005, 10:12pm

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Originally posted by South GA BBall Ref
3. Trust Your Partner, Referee the Defense, Concentrate on your Primary, Call the obvious

Doesn't "trust your partner" kind of mean "concentrate on your own primary"? I've heard this same mantra except that instead of "concentrate on your primary", substitute "protect the shooter". I think it's a good starting point for a solid game.

lrpalmer3 · #13 (**permalink**) Sat Mar 05, 2005, 06:47pm

These are good. Any more?

mick · #14 (**permalink**) Sat Mar 05, 2005, 08:01pm

What's coming next?

Throw-in spot.
Possession arrow.
Clock awareness.
Bonus situation.
On ball coverage.
Time-out situations.

mick

tomegun · #15 (**permalink**) Sun Mar 06, 2005, 11:18am

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Originally posted by South GA BBall Ref

tomegun: I assume that you are in the ATL area. By chance, did youget out to see any of the games in Gwinette on Wednesday? If so, I was in the Sandy Creek-Tucker matchup. If you saw the game, give me your opinion on the officiating.

No, I'm not in the ATL area but I know some officials from there. I recorded that game because Louis Williams and Monta Ellis were in it. Louis Williams and his teammate (forgot his name) were at the Nike Invitational in Indianapolis and I know they can go! Plus, the game was in high-def so I wanted to see it.