Another New Guy

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Originally Posted by AlphaBravo

Im a fairly new official and new at this site. I just recently was assigned my first few Jr.high and JV basketball games. I have done a few elementry games at the local gym, but that's about it. I have "butterflies" just thinking of the upcoming games. Im lucky to have a few "older guys" helping me out, but im nervous. Anyone have any advice? Advice from what shirt/pants/shoes do you prefer to wear?, game time advice,........ anything would help.

Welcome. This is a great site.

First Year Newbie here. Good advice I've received:
1. No one knows the rules as well as you do (Make sure that's true - Rule 4 particularly)
2. You have only 1 friend in the gym, your partner. Do not throw him/her under the bus (I wish there was a more novel way to say that).
3. Slow Down, then slow down, then slow a little more. (Thanks to all of the vets here for that one.)
4. Be in the right place and look in the right area.
5. Make sure your signals are as sharp as can be. The sharper your signals the less chirping from the coaches.
6. Relax. Have fun.
7. Try to be just a little bit early for your games. I hate that feeling of being rushed. Even for Jr. High I like to be there 30 min.s before game time.
8. Shoes are very subjective. I like the Nike Air Monarch III. Make sure they are comfortable. Get some shoe trees. Do not wear them any place except the court.