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The trick is to learn to watch the whole defensive player and still focus on a specific part. Example: When a shooter is going up, especially on the perimeter, you need to watch for the hand on the arm (so you are kind of watching the ball here) and then fade out to catch their bodies on the box out.
If the ball handler is moving, you need to be even more aware of the defender's position for a block/charge. There's a lot to watch for, and it really comes with experience. Watch as much basketball as you can when you're not reffing, and try to watch for tendencies on certain plays.
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Wed Jan 24, 2007, 12:30am
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Anticipate the play, not the foul. Some to the best advice I was given as a young official. Take responsiblity for your area. In lower level games that can get tricky, especially if you have a weaker partner. He or she will have to sink or swim. If you are doing your job that will become evident quickly. Most likely they will be watching the movement of the ball 100% of the time. If they are receptive to help great, if not, focus on your job. GOOD LUCK!
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Wed Jan 24, 2007, 08:47am
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My advice would be to widen your scope to watching the whole play not just a specific part of it. Like was already said anticipate the play but NOT the foul. Take a step back and get good angles on your area of responsibility. If you see something when your in good position you will know it, and react appropriately. This definately gets easier with more experience. Expect you will boot a few calls, miss a few, and make some great calls as well. Life will go on.
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