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Forum: Basketball Fri Oct 05, 2012, 11:49am

Replies: 6 IHSA Basketball Officials Views: 2,768 Posted By MikeK27 Of course I use the rule book and case book as my... Of course I use the rule book and case book as my primary material. I was just curious to go through the old tests too. I did forget about the test changing a few years ago though. Thanks for the...

Forum: Basketball Fri Oct 05, 2012, 09:44am

Replies: 6 IHSA Basketball Officials Views: 2,768 Posted By MikeK27 IHSA Basketball Officials Hi Guys, I am hoping someone might be able to help me out. Does anyone know where I can find the IHSA Basketball tests from past years? I want to use them as a study guide, but my Googling didn't...

Forum: Basketball Mon Feb 08, 2010, 12:52pm

Replies: 12 For newbies - clock start? Views: 5,920 Posted By MikeK27 I believe the clock starts when the ball is... I believe the clock starts when the ball is legally touched, which could be on the tap of the jumper. On the missed free throw, the clock doesn't start until it is legally touched by a player.

Forum: Basketball Thu Dec 17, 2009, 01:51pm

Replies: 23 Those crazy Jump Ball rules Views: 3,515 Posted By MikeK27 I officiated my first year last year and had this... I officiated my first year last year and had this happen to me in my second game. I saw the player step on the line, blew the whistle, pointed and said red ball. Then I looked down to see the "line"...

Forum: Basketball Wed Oct 28, 2009, 12:43pm

Replies: 16 New Ref Advice Views: 2,200 Posted By MikeK27 Last year was my first year and one of the most... Last year was my first year and one of the most helpful things I found was just coming here and reading through the posts. Reading the different situations people wrote about and how different the...

Forum: Basketball Tue Oct 20, 2009, 02:50pm

Replies: 6 The time-out area? Views: 3,281 Posted By MikeK27 I followed the same logic as you did and believe... I followed the same logic as you did and believe this would be true. I did have to read this one a couple times though, so I am curious to see if anyone has an opinion as to why it might be false.

Forum: Basketball Tue Sep 01, 2009, 09:38pm

Replies: 17 new offical Views: 2,705 Posted By MikeK27 Last season was my first year and this forum was... Last season was my first year and this forum was a very valuable resource. You can learn a lot and get a good dose of humor here too. The forum search button is also a good place to check for answers...

Forum: Basketball Thu Feb 12, 2009, 01:53pm

Replies: 13 You Ever Try to Blow Your Whistle.... Views: 2,466 Posted By MikeK27 I had this happen a couple weeks ago. The whistle... I had this happen a couple weeks ago. The whistle went right out of my mouth, it was embarrassing, but still funny.

Forum: Basketball Tue Feb 03, 2009, 01:56pm

Replies: 22 Probably the most frustrating first timer ever Views: 2,763 Posted By MikeK27 I am in my first year right now, with things... I am in my first year right now, with things going well so far. But, I did this the first time a coach requested a time out too. I made the "T" signal and instantly knew what I did.

Forum: Basketball Tue Jan 27, 2009, 04:15pm

Replies: 8 Two "you make the call" situations for newbies Views: 2,090 Posted By MikeK27 I'll give it a try here. Situation 1: I... I'll give it a try here. Situation 1: I would say A does still have the right to run the baseline. The warning for the other team shouldn't take that right away. Situation 2: A1 can't come back...

Forum: Basketball Tue Jan 06, 2009, 08:56am

Replies: 12 6 pounds so far Views: 1,596 Posted By MikeK27 I lost about 6 pounds before Christmas, but I am... I lost about 6 pounds before Christmas, but I am pretty sure I gained it back over the holiday. So, it is back to the drawing board for me.

Forum: Basketball Wed Dec 17, 2008, 10:55am

Replies: 10 Shoes (NB 610) Views: 2,157 Posted By MikeK27 I have a pair of the 610's and really like them.... I have a pair of the 610's and really like them. There really wasn't any "break-in" that I had to do on them either, they were good out of the box. I will probably pick up a second pair real soon too.

Forum: Basketball Tue Dec 16, 2008, 04:45pm

Replies: 42 Illinos/MO guys Views: 3,874 Posted By MikeK27 I don't have any games tonight, but I have heard... I don't have any games tonight, but I have heard of a few canceled here in my area. The roads still have ice on them from yesterday, now they are being covered with snow, so it is not looking good...

Forum: Basketball Fri Nov 14, 2008, 08:44am

Replies: 8 Lost a partner :( Views: 3,314 Posted By MikeK27 Sorry to hear about your loss, you will be in our... Sorry to hear about your loss, you will be in our family's prayers.

Forum: Basketball Wed Oct 29, 2008, 03:19pm

Replies: 16 Suggestion to new officials Views: 2,238 Posted By MikeK27 Since I am a new official this year I looked up... Since I am a new official this year I looked up all the questions for the test also. I went through the test once, only verifying answers I did not know, then went through it again on each question....

Forum: Basketball Tue Sep 30, 2008, 02:03pm

Replies: 10 IHSA books Views: 1,422 Posted By MikeK27 I also received mine last Friday, so you should... I also received mine last Friday, so you should see them soon.

Forum: Basketball Mon Aug 11, 2008, 11:57am

Replies: 18 Spot of foul mechanic Views: 3,949 Posted By MikeK27 Being a newer official, at the camp in my area we... Being a newer official, at the camp in my area we were told we could use the bird-dog, but it was not recommended. They said no one in the area was using it, so I guess they didn't feel we should...

Forum: Basketball Sat Aug 02, 2008, 04:52pm

Replies: 70 Exercise Routine Views: 7,060 Posted By MikeK27 I have slacked off a little in the morning with... I have slacked off a little in the morning with the heat, but all in all still moving along. On the mornings I don't run, I do ride my bike for a while, so at least I am getting something done.

Forum: Basketball Thu Jun 12, 2008, 07:43am

Replies: 17 I am off to my first basketball officiating expierience Views: 2,633 Posted By MikeK27 With me also being a brand new official, this was... With me also being a brand new official, this was some very valuable advice. Make sure you take it all in, but take it one step at a time. Good luck to you.

Forum: Basketball Fri Jun 06, 2008, 07:34am

Replies: 37 First Game for Rookie Views: 3,698 Posted By MikeK27 I guess I was looking at it from a sort of... I guess I was looking at it from a sort of backwards perspective. I was focusing more on the table communication, when like you pointed out that is not as important as the spot communication. I have...

Forum: Basketball Thu Jun 05, 2008, 03:33pm

Replies: 37 First Game for Rookie Views: 3,698 Posted By MikeK27 I need to do it like this and create a more... I need to do it like this and create a more mental process. Rather than rushing, I am going to work on waiting that couple seconds after the whistle. Thanks for the advice.

Forum: Basketball Thu Jun 05, 2008, 08:13am

Replies: 37 First Game for Rookie Views: 3,698 Posted By MikeK27 Okay, did my first games last night and things... Okay, did my first games last night and things went pretty well. I had a few veteran officials watch me and offer me some advice. As a quick summary, the first game I focused on my court positioning...

Forum: Basketball Wed Jun 04, 2008, 07:39am

Replies: 37 First Game for Rookie Views: 3,698 Posted By MikeK27 I did some searching on the forum here and found... I did some searching on the forum here and found some New balance shoes. I have been wearing them around the house the last couple weeks to make sure they feel pretty good. So, we will see tonight...

Forum: Basketball Tue Jun 03, 2008, 09:38pm

Replies: 37 First Game for Rookie Views: 3,698 Posted By MikeK27 That was one of the first things I bought, the... That was one of the first things I bought, the Fox 40. I took my whistle outside today and put some air through it to kind of get a feel for what I need to get a nice loud tone. I got quite a few...

Forum: Basketball Tue Jun 03, 2008, 04:00pm

Replies: 57 Camp - Best Lecture Topic Views: 5,173 Posted By MikeK27 I have only been to one camp, but they did talk... I have only been to one camp, but they did talk quite a bit about professionalism and what it means to you as an official. Then they discussed what they expect from the official. Being new to the...

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