Video of yours truly officiating

[jpgc99]

Originally Posted by kstiles99

In my state, we go opposite table side as trail... But yes, I've been trying to work on my posture and stance.. I look a little awkward out there.. That's about the only thing I don't know how to fix

I think there are two things - that at first seem contradictory - that contribute to this "awkwardness" (your word, not mine).

First of all, I think you are way to stiff. Probably doesn't help that you know you are being filmed, and presumably evaluated. However, your posture needs to look more relaxed. It almost looks like you are trying not to bend your knees when you are running, and your movements look very robotic.

Second, you need to stand up straight, limit your movement, and hustle more.

These probably all sound contradictory, and I would guess that some of your current posture is from getting told by one person to "stand up straight" and someone else to "relax." I've had both of those things said to me, and it took me years to figure out that these were contradicting statements.

Try to incorporate this into your movements:

- Stand up straight when you are not running. Shoulder back, chest out. Chin up. Move your head and your eyes to see; you don't need to "pace" band and forth. Only move when you need to get a better angle.
- When you have a visible count, make it crisp. Keep your arm parallel to the ground.
- When you are running to a new position on the floor, RUN. Bend your knees, bend your arms, and pick up your feet. Run to the new position and STOP. Then stand like you practiced in point one above.

If you run to the proper spot on the floor, you should be in a good position to officiate the play. Hustle more on the front side of the play, and limit your movement once you are there.

I've been watching the NBA officials more closely this year and am impressed by how well they do this. Watch them and copy their movement.

[Maineac]

@kstiles99, you're getting some great feedback here to improve your game. Kudos to you for having the guts to post it for responses. Not an easy thing to do!

[Raymond]

Run and move athletically. Watch the younger officials in NBA and NCAA games. I'm about to hit 51, but when it comes to movement, I try to copy the young hotshots.

[MechanicGuy]

Word of advice for future videos you have shot of yourself.....get the action.

It's helpful to see yourself, and to work on how you look, but how you call a game is more important. A wider shot can help you review plays/positioning.

I only watched the first minute or so.

- Get the number of the fouling player before taking off. I've always thought looking back at the play looks bad.

[MechanicGuy]

Nice Jim from 'The Office' moment at 5:14 tho

[HokiePaul]

a little thing, but try not to carry your whistle around in your hand when you are moving to report a foul or go to a spot on the floor (either put it in your mouth or let it hang on the lanyard). It helps you walk more with a purpose and look more credible if both your hands are free.

This was something a clinician pointed out to me last summer that I didn't even realize I was doing -- it was a hard habit to break.

Originally Posted by HokiePaul

a little thing, but try not to carry your whistle around in your hand when you are moving to report a foul or go to a spot on the floor (either put it in your mouth or let it hang on the lanyard). It helps you walk more with a purpose and look more credible if both your hands are free.

This was something a clinician pointed out to me last summer that I didn't even realize I was doing -- it was a hard habit to break.

I've heard the same thing, someone told me it looked like I was hanging on to my blankie.

[kstiles99]

Originally Posted by MechanicGuy

Nice Jim from 'The Office' moment at 5:14 tho

I knew I'd here it from someone

[kstiles99]

Originally Posted by jpgc99

I think there are two things - that at first seem contradictory - that contribute to this "awkwardness" (your word, not mine).

First of all, I think you are way to stiff. Probably doesn't help that you know you are being filmed, and presumably evaluated. However, your posture needs to look more relaxed. It almost looks like you are trying not to bend your knees when you are running, and your movements look very robotic.

Second, you need to stand up straight, limit your movement, and hustle more.

These probably all sound contradictory, and I would guess that some of your current posture is from getting told by one person to "stand up straight" and someone else to "relax." I've had both of those things said to me, and it took me years to figure out that these were contradicting statements.

Try to incorporate this into your movements:

- Stand up straight when you are not running. Shoulder back, chest out. Chin up. Move your head and your eyes to see; you don't need to "pace" band and forth. Only move when you need to get a better angle.
- When you have a visible count, make it crisp. Keep your arm parallel to the ground.
- When you are running to a new position on the floor, RUN. Bend your knees, bend your arms, and pick up your feet. Run to the new position and STOP. Then stand like you practiced in point one above.

If you run to the proper spot on the floor, you should be in a good position to officiate the play. Hustle more on the front side of the play, and limit your movement once you are there.

I've been watching the NBA officials more closely this year and am impressed by how well they do this. Watch them and copy their movement.

Thank you so much! I've been trying to fix this for a while.. This really helps!