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Forum: Basketball Wed Mar 13, 2013, 07:53am
Replies: 39
Views: 4,047
Posted By iref4him
NOt the worst but toughest

This is not the worst call ever made, but my toughest. I am a doctor. Two weeks ago a 31 year old man comes into my office because of a 10' fall. He thought he had broken his ribs. The CT scan...
Forum: Basketball Wed Jan 05, 2011, 09:12am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,422
Posted By iref4him
Collision in the Key

I am working a junior college game last night. White team is running a motion offense. Red team is man to man. Players are flashing and defense is running to keep up. White 32 is coming from the...
Forum: Basketball Fri Dec 17, 2010, 09:54am
Replies: 68
Views: 4,913
Posted By iref4him
I got the game video and had another official...

I got the game video and had another official review the call that is in question. I had another official review the game video. He agreed that the play in question originated from the C's PCA and...
Forum: Basketball Tue Dec 14, 2010, 10:02am
Replies: 68
Views: 4,913
Posted By iref4him
Exactly!!! That was the issue!!! Earlier in the...

Exactly!!! That was the issue!!! Earlier in the game I had two double whistles with the other official in the game (3 man). No issue with him. This official that called me a liar caused a lot of...
Forum: Basketball Tue Dec 14, 2010, 09:53am
Replies: 68
Views: 4,913
Posted By iref4him
What would you do?

HS game:

I at the C position. White 23 drives the lane in my PCA. I am referring the defense. Blue 11 has a legal guarding position and gets plowed over. I blow my whistle and look across the...
Forum: Basketball Tue Nov 23, 2010, 01:28pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,015
Posted By iref4him
Thanks

Thanks for your input!! The crew was fortunate that the 'C' blew his whistle for the smack of the backboard!! If not, the game would have continued without a goaltending or a 'T'. IF Blue 44 did...
Forum: Basketball Tue Nov 23, 2010, 10:59am
Replies: 34
Views: 3,015
Posted By iref4him
Goaltending???

A friend called me who was officiating a college game. Here is what he said happened.

White 12 is driving for a layup. White 12 shoots the ball which is tipped by defender Blue 22 after the...
Forum: Basketball Wed Feb 10, 2010, 09:24am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,120
Posted By iref4him
video compilation of plays

I have been working on a video compliation of plays. If any one has a website that is good let me know. If you have a play on video, please send it to me...Thanks
Forum: Basketball Tue Jan 26, 2010, 10:06am
Replies: 61
Views: 5,323
Posted By iref4him
Putting the misapplication of the rules aside,...

Putting the misapplication of the rules aside, what are some of the lessons learned:

1) Rule book states in Rule 2, Section 11, Article 11 - that the official scorer is to "compare records with...
Forum: Basketball Wed Jan 20, 2010, 09:10am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,306
Posted By iref4him
Level of Officiating

Last night I was evaluating two referees officiating a boys varstiy game. One official is young and up coming. The official is a veteran. The game has past the veteran and the young official has...
Forum: Basketball Fri Jan 08, 2010, 10:00am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,626
Posted By iref4him
From Ref to Evaluator - Coach Perspective

I was evaluating the officials for a double header. Two varsity coaches, who came to scout the teams playing, saw me and came over to ask me how my recovery was going. They asked me what I am doing...
Forum: Basketball Thu Jan 07, 2010, 09:37am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,466
Posted By iref4him
thank you

thank you
Forum: Basketball Thu Jan 07, 2010, 09:36am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,466
Posted By iref4him
As an evaluator this year, I can only tell you...

As an evaluator this year, I can only tell you what I have been told at the camps I have been to and what i tell others. "You are being evaluated every night, formally or informally, direct or...
Forum: Basketball Wed Jan 06, 2010, 03:58pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,466
Posted By iref4him
It's really interesting to notice. When they...

It's really interesting to notice. When they know I am there they have a tendency to work or try harder. When I am there unnoticed, there has been some who go into cruise or not work as hard.
Forum: Basketball Wed Jan 06, 2010, 12:11pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,466
Posted By iref4him
When I say manage the fans, I don't mean control...

When I say manage the fans, I don't mean control them or get in there face. But showing professionalism and having a demeanor that is non-threatening. I have seen officials confront fans and talk...
Forum: Basketball Wed Jan 06, 2010, 09:44am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,466
Posted By iref4him
From Ref to Evaluator

Due to extensive injuries in a near fatal crash, I am evaluating officials this year. Hopefully rehab will get me back to full swing next year.

As an evaluator, it seams you need to know the rule...
Forum: Basketball Mon Mar 02, 2009, 09:24am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,406
Posted By iref4him
Being Real

My last two games I worked were not the best officiated games. From my standpoint, the men I worked with didn't see the games like I did.

In one game, one of the officials did not know how to...
Forum: Basketball Fri Feb 13, 2009, 09:05am
Replies: 32
Views: 5,229
Posted By iref4him
case in point

Game situation was very similar this last Friday. Blue 33 is driving hard to the basket and a bit out of control. White 21 was standing with her back to the Blue 33. Blue 33 had the time and...
Forum: Basketball Thu Feb 05, 2009, 11:10am
Replies: 36
Views: 3,026
Posted By iref4him
four situations

This is what I have been told what to do -

1) If a player swings their elbows to create room or space and no contact --> elbow violation

2) If a player swings their elbows to create room or...
Forum: Basketball Thu Jan 22, 2009, 12:49pm
Replies: 30
Views: 2,734
Posted By iref4him
Delay of Game???

A JV official asked me if he handled this situation correctly. Blue team is ahead by 3 points. Red team just makes a lay up and there is about 8 seconds left in the game. Blue 32 slaps the ball...
Forum: Basketball Tue Dec 30, 2008, 09:36am
Replies: 27
Views: 2,279
Posted By iref4him
You just learn to let it go. Coaches a strange...

You just learn to let it go. Coaches a strange animals. I was scratched by a coach because he thought I changed my call. There was about to be a collision on the sideline --> block all the way. ...
Forum: Basketball Mon Dec 29, 2008, 09:24am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,088
Posted By iref4him
FOr those of us who can remember, the AP was...

FOr those of us who can remember, the AP was brought in because the officials could not throw the ball perpendicular and straight. Many jump balls were called back because of the officials not being...
Forum: Basketball Tue Dec 23, 2008, 03:50pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,234
Posted By iref4him
BY the mechanics book, in 2-man you switch every...

BY the mechanics book, in 2-man you switch every time. It depends on your association. We do not long switch on any back court fouls.
Forum: Basketball Wed Nov 19, 2008, 09:38am
Replies: 95
Views: 7,054
Posted By iref4him
legal or illegal dribble

A rookie official asked me this last night. A1 is holding the ball and has not used his dribble. A1 places the ball on the floor, wipes his hands off on his socks, and then picks up the ball and...
Forum: Basketball Mon Nov 17, 2008, 09:51am
Replies: 34
Views: 3,053
Posted By iref4him
When I first started to officiate I was told the...

When I first started to officiate I was told the same thing by senior officials. Their reasoning was if the play is close and you call it the same way -- the coaches get off your back. IT DIDN'T...
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