First varsity three man...
 

Third year official, assigned a fairly high level game. Two rival teams (12 miles apart) seperate leagues, both in first in their respective leagues. Any advice? Yes I tuck my whistle when I pee...

Today, I have my first varisty 3-man game as well. Good luck. Just remember to watch your primary, good communication with partners and have a patient whistle as lead.

Three things. :)
Double check your bag before you leave the house.
Double check your zipper before you leave the locker room.
Have fun.

Resist the urge to call "across the lane" as the Lead. In 2-person, you have to call plays on the opposite side of the lane. But in 3-person, you have a C over there and you need to let him/her call the far side of the lane and the far block.

Rotate as the Lead!!! Don't get stuck wide. I would always rather rotate a little too much than not enough. If you have to come back, no big deal; but don't make your C officiate the ball AND the post.

Be patient with your signals from the T and C. Even if it's clearly your call, sometimes the Lead will whistle and signal (those old 2-person habits!). To avoid conflicting calls, just hold your fist up for a second instead of going right to a block or charge signal.

Enjoy.

If you did not work the game already, then the best advice I can give you is to review the basics on 3 man mechanics. Watch your primary strong first. If you are the C and nothing is going on in your area, you can make calls if it is clear that your partners did not see a play clearly. Have a good long pre-game so that all subjective issues are addressed and just have fun.

Peace

Relax
 

Relax.

That's my best advice.

It just another game.

It will be a bit faster, a bit higher ( maybe above the rim ), but really, you have less calls ( 3 officials not 2 )

Don't look for calls, they will come to you. watch for rotations. Don't force the game .

And really, have fun.