New Ref looking for tips

[WestfordRef]

Three of the best tips I received my first year

1) Pick one thing to improve upon in a game (easier to do when reffing rec ball).
2) Referee the defense. When the dribbler is bringing the ball up, and being pressured, focus more on the defender, and other defensive players if there is pressure...what are they doing, do they have legal guarding position. etc. Or, another example, when you get a low post matchup, focus more on the defender...have they obtained legal position, hands straight up, etc.
3) Referee off ball when the situation calls for it. Example, if you're the trail, and the offense has the ball up high, with a defender not closely guarding, go off ball to make sure you catch screens...illegal blocks, etc.