New Ref looking for tips

[blindzebra]

Most important things right out of the gate.

1. A good whistle...a strong whistle shows confidence in your call.

2. Use your voice...always vocalize your calls, starting out your signals will be so-so, but your voice can make up for what your signals lack.

3. Work as much as you can...the more you work, the more you will see, the more you can screw up and the more you can learn from your screw ups.

4. Spend some time every day in the rules/case book and working on your signals and foul reporting in the mirror.

5. Watch as much basketball as you can to see more experienced officials work...as a beginner I'd recommend going to the local high schools instead of college or NBA since the HS officials would be the next level up and more likely to be using proper mechanics for where you are at. Also it gives you inroads to that level and possible mentors.