First Posting

[mick]

Originally posted by Cyber-Ref
Greetings;

I've been reading The Official Forum for a few days now and have enjoyed the wisdom and wit, especially from the Senior Members. Laughed out loud at a few good ones and decided to become a member myself. Became a MHSAA registered basketball official this year and will start out with some city rec leagues. Already do slo-pitch softball as an ASA ump. Been studying the rule, case, and mechanics books, and as a former player and coach, I never realized how much I didn't know! I would like to advance slowly but surely. Any advice will be appreciated.

One quick question: What is the correct signal for a moving screen?

Thanks

Cyber-Ref,
With you being down in the big city area of Zone 4, you have a wonderful opportunity to officiate some of the greatest hoops in Michigan.
Two suggestions:

1. Join one of the associations in your neighborhood: Southeastern Michigan Officials Association in Redford, Metro Athletic Officials Association in Redford, Westland United Federation of Officials in Westland.

2. Get up to Saginaw Valley State for Jim Eastman's Tri-City Officials' Camp in June.

...And, since Tony so politely didn't mention, don't forget that the moving screen without contact is merely moving and nothing more.

mick