New referee experiences...

[dbking]

I am in my 30th year of officiating and I still replay what happened in the game. It comes with the avocation.

A couple of more items:

Partner(s): Remember there are always three teams on the floor. Trust your partner(s). You need to communicate and be the best team on the floor. Always support your partner and help each other to become better. Identify the shooter when you are the non calling official for all fouls. Know when you have 6 and 9 fouls and communicate that. Communicate the throw-in spot for all violations and fouls, etc.

Perfection: Be careful with your perception of perfection. That can be a huge detriment do you becoming a great official. The best games that you will do will be ones where the fans, coaches and players did not know you were there. Do not overcall or undercall the game. This will come with time and games situations. I fight perfection all the time. I have become a much better official by not trying to be perfect but to become a better game manager. It is a multilegged stool that you are balancing on. Know the rules, game management and communication can make you the best team on the court.

Video: Watch tape of games that you work and others work. Understand why the call and don't call items. Were you in position to make the call. Did you see the whole play. Was the call in your primary. etc.

Camps: I still go to 2 or 3 camps a year. Find some in your area and go and learn.

[shishstripes]

Originally Posted by dbking

Partner(s): Remember there are always three teams on the floor. Trust your partner(s). You need to communicate and be the best team on the floor. Always support your partner and help each other to become better. Identify the shooter when you are the non calling official for all fouls. Know when you have 6 and 9 fouls and communicate that. Communicate the throw-in spot for all violations and fouls, etc.

Awesome statement combined with maintaining eye contact with your partner.