Untangling the Double Whistle
You have a block and your partner has a player control foul. What are we to do? Read this and you will know.
Basketball Officiating
Managing Anticipation
“Anticipate the difficult by managing the easy.” Now the sage advice of the sixth century
Staying Live During a Dead Ball
When the ball becomes dead, the officiating crew must remain ‘live’ and on high alert,
Displacing the Free Thrower
When is the “unhindered” line crossed?
Referees at the Roundtable
An informal gathering of basketball officials can be a great opportunity to improve your craft
Hung Up On The Ring
A defensive tipped ball that quickly develops into what appears to be a routine breakaway
This Plane is Broken
When airplanes become broken it can cause a real problem, especially while in flight. But
Don’t Get Struck By The AP Arrow
The rhythmic back and forth cadence of the alternating possession (AP) arrow appears to have
Taking A ‘Clothes’ Look
Why officials should not be the fashion police.
The GameTracker Journal — A Referee Road Map For Success
You have likely heard the saying, “a goal without a plan is just a wish,” and this