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Block/Charge Video

4/25/2020

Great block/charge video - Thanks Al https://youtu.be/69lB3hEQljk

1. Signals- Make sure we stop the clock on all whistles. Especially, player control fouls.
2. When reporting fouls, work on voice projection, cadence to the table and report what happened at the scene of the foul.
3. In 2 person mechanics, we must switch on all non-shooting fouls.
4. Staying in our primary and “throwing” strikes and not “balls” in our secondary.
5. On “hard” fouls monitoring the individual who was fouled.
6. For “3” person games, I thinking about the possibility of going opposite the table after a foul.
7. Clock Awareness.
8. Trail position- “3” person. Stay side line oriented , move from there to get open angles. Start at 28 foot line.
9. Center position -“3” person. Stay side line oriented, move from there to get open angle. Start at free throw line extended. If the ball is high, get one step low, if the ball is low, get one step high.
10. Lead Position- Starting a little wider in close down position, adjusting from there. Rotating properly.
11. Working on going ball side in “2” person mechanics in the Lead position.
12. Reviewing press coverage “2” and “3” person.
13. Staying with open angles in all “3” positions and not moving out of them.
14. Trail position on free throws in “3” person.
15. Block/Charge plays to the basket “2” and “3” person.
16. Cadence of whistles.
17. Sequencing plays.
18. Communication with table, crew, players and coaches.
19. Professionalism.
20. Above the Ring Scenarios

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Ways to improve

4/9/2020

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Ways to Improve:
I- “ Get in the Rule Book.
A.Master Definitions.
B. Make games. For example the matching game. 4-29 and 9-4 in NF, both relate to kicking violations. Read a rule and match it with a case book play.
C. Create a study group.
D. Concentrate on the basics.
E. Make a Rule Test for each section of the Rules.
F. Start a Video Case Book.
G. Keep of journal of plays that happen in a game.

II- Work on Your Physical Fitness:
1. Time yourself in the mile.
2. Do interval training on a treadmill.
3. Drink more water. 60 ounces a day.
4. Eat healthier.

III-Uniform and Appearance.
1. Have no wrinkles or your jersey or pants.
2. Make sure your pants fit.
3. Make sure your shoes are cleaned and polished.
4. Make sure your hair is brushed and well kept.
5. If you are bald, make sure your head is cleanly shaved.
6. Make sure you are clean shaven.
7. Make sure your practice basic hygiene.

IV- Fundamentals in the Trail.
1. In the trail position get side line oriented and then work to get angles. Start at the 28 foot mark.
2. Officiate with a “Big Picture Mentality” in the trail position.
3. In the trail position you have to-fight to get open looks.
4. In the trail position you have to officiate where the Lead cannot.
5. In the trail position you have to assist with weak side rebounding.

V- Fundamentals in the Center.
1. Start at the free throw line extended.
2. When the ball is high, be “1” step low.
3. When the ball is low, be “1” step high.
4. Officiate where the Lead cannot.
5. Officiate curl plays and cutters.
6. Officiate weak side rebounding.

VI- Fundamentals of the Lead:
1. Start at the “3” post up mark and then adjust.
2. Be careful of getting to tight when a drive is coming at you.
3. Rotate with a purpose and find reasons to rotate.
4. On drives to the basket, pick up secondary defenders as quick as possible.
5. When going from T-L, find the last defender or the defender that can hurt you the most.
6. Officiate Strong side rebounding.

VII- Awareness:
1. Know your clock(s).
2. Know Penalty scenarios.
3. Know when a team is in the bonus.
4. Know your match-ups.
5. Have substitution awareness.
6. Know AP Scenarios. ( NF, NCAA, FIBA).

VIII- Practice:
1. Signals
2. Footwork.
3. Clock Awareness.
4. Counts.

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Eye Contact

4/8/2020

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The importance of eye contact. 10 Quick Tips

Situations where you need good eye contact.
1. On a jump ball, the tossing official must get eye contact with the U-1 before tossing the ball.
2. The U-1 before the jump ball, getting eye contact with the table before the jump ball.
3. The administering official on a throw-in and jump ball receiving eye contact with their crew.
4. On a disqualification or ejection, the administering official must receive eye contact from the table side official before putting the ball in play.
5. On a rotation, the Lead official shall find the eyes of the center official.
6. Before administering a free throw or throw-in, the administering official should get eye contact with their partner(s).
7. On double whistles, both officials need to get eye contact before they signal.
8. When the offense is formulating their offense in the front court, the crew of officials should find each other’s eyes.
9. When addressing players and coaches , get eye contact with them and don’t look away. Also when addressing them have a “poker” face.
10. When reporting a foul, get eye contact with the official scorer.

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