Things to work on

[jkjenning]

End of my second year - eye contact with my partner[s] is a focus for me this summer; it should be a big aid in transitioning to 3-man assignments as making habitual eye contact with my partners will enable me to pick up on rotations, refresh my peripheral vision and generally keep a better feel for the big picture of what is taking place on the court. Of course getting videotaped at a camp [at least one, geared towards HS], accepting any and all feedback, and then studying the tape[s] afterwards will also help me get the most improvement out of this summer.

There is no better way to understand what you need to work on than to subject yourself to the critical review of veteran officials. I cannot imagine advancing as an official without having to endure many criticisms, so rely on veteran officials who have seen you on the court before you focus on some key area. Be willing to fail in front of your peers and they will give you very good, and well-intended, guidance! Impress with improvement and how responsive you can be to guidance from those ahead of you.