Brand New Official

[Freddy]

Originally Posted by TravisFL

I'm brand new to officiating Basketball . . . I ran home and signed up for the state basketball clinic and read my rulebook like the bible.

Some who work with new officials suggest that video study along with rules study and actual on-court time can help with especially important concepts. Proper positioning in order to observe what needs to be detected at the proper time is once concept that comes to mind. Proper application of rules-based principles is another. One resource offering video that you might want to spend some time with is at: nfhs-basketball Videos. Should the clips you view portray a three-man system, don't get all caught up with their rotating and switching--identify how the best of them put themselves in the proper position in order to make the proper call. Many of these clips also include previous years' points of emphasis, which often are the basics the new official might want to master right away.
Keep us posted!

[Freddy]

Originally Posted by Freddy

One resource offering video that you might want to spend some time with is at: nfhs-basketball Videos.

Just checked and found that link is only accessible to NFHS members (which isn't such a bad thing). You probably can get to them if you're on the Arbiter through their NFHS Hub. There are other links that can help you if you do a Google search. Be cautious of videos produced by individuals--they usually aren't good. FIBA, though differing in terminology and some rules, has some accessible video segments that some have found good: FIBA Guidelines for Referee Education - DVD volume 1 | FIBA.COM

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Freddy

Be cautious of videos produced by individuals, they usually aren't good.

Anybody remember the educational videos posted a few years ago here on the Forum in which the instructor used a closed fist signal to stop the clock for violations?