Basketball Referee 101


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There are many reasons to officiate basketball, but how do you do it? • Officiating is about the sport, but it is also about the journey. Sure you can do things that are easy in life, but what fun is that? Officiating is just plain hard to do, but the rewards you’ll receive are worth it! • In this book, you’ll learn what it takes to be an official and how to learn. You can take these tips and use them in any facet of life, but here you’ll learn the true secrets to becoming a great basketball referee. • What do you do with all that extra income from being a referee? Unfortunately it isn’t as easy as walking away with a check and taking it to the bank, but you can learn to manage your extra income and make it work for you! • If you want to learn the ins and outs of being a successful referee, start here! Having a mentor and bringing home an extra pay check aren’t the only things you need to know. Use these tips to help you start your journey to success. About The Expert Although he wouldn’t be comfortable with the term “expert,” Steven Michaluk is no slouch on the basketball court. With 6 years of on-court experience in high school and 2 years working college basketball, he has proved his worth and is continuing to climb. Steven currently works high school basketball in Virginia and NCAA women’s basketball. Although this book is about his passion in officiating, he has a few others he could write books about: enjoying time with his wife and dog at home, teaching 5th grade, and playing golf. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.




Basketball Officiating Mechanics Illustrated


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Never before have Two-Person and Three-Person mechanics been covered by Referee in the same publication. Brought to life with Referee's PlayPicTM and MechaniGramTM illustrations, Basketball Mechanics Illustrated will show you the positions to be in and what you need to look for to make the right call. The portable size makes it a handy tool for both preseason study and in-season reference. Every book comes with a companion CD-ROM that has color images to enhance learning and meetings. With major mechanics changes in 2009 for crews of two and three, every official should have their own copy.




Love To Referee Recreational Youth Basketball Officiating Handbook


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This handbook is a must for any youth recreational basketball official or any one who wants to learn how to officiate youth basketball. This easy to use handbook is designed for the beginner and the veteran official.







Gametracker Journal


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From the creators of "60 Seconds on Officiating" (http:www.ref60.com) and the Beyond the Rules, (http://gobeyondtherules.com) and BlueBook60 (http://bluebook60.com) several of Amazon's best selling series of referee and umpiring guides.The GameTracker Journal is a comprehensive tool for scholastic basketball officials to be inspired, to learn and challenge themselves to be better every game.This book includes room for tracking 60 games in a season for pregame preparation and postgame analysis. This is a MUST for all basketball referees that would like to personally improve their game.




Basketball Officiating


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Basketball Officials Guidebook


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The Art of Officiating Sports


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Beyond the Rules - Basketball Officiating Volume 1


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Tips, Techniques, and Best Practices for Scholastic / Collegiate Basketball Officials. Topics include: Personal & Partner Pregame Pointers, Sanctity of the Locker Room, Referee in Small Bites, Striving for Excellence, Freedom of Movement and Setting the Tone, Why Do Officials Miss Plays?, Going by the Book, Game Awareness, Above the Ring Rulings, Leading From the Lead, On The Trail and in the Center, SDF: Start -- Develop – Finish, Shot Blocking --What To Look For Fouls on Rebounds, R S B Q -- Rhythm, Speed, Balance, Quickness, Match Ups WIF -- Windup, Impact and Follow Through, Hand Checks, Body Language & Signals, Variation of Whistles, Preparing for the Final Moments, What's Your Officiating Personality?, Personalities and Officiating Experience.




The Whistleblower


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During a season on the road with college basketball referees, Bob Katz watched the games they officiated, listened in on their candid conversations in locker rooms and hotel lobbies, and explored the intense challenges they regularly confront. Alone among thousands in the stadium and millions watching at home, the ref does not care who wins or loses. His only goal is fairness and neutrality. His passion to ensure the playing field stays level is shaped by character, training, and a rare—and rarely appreciated—kind of honor. In this vivid portrait of one consummate professional at the top of his game, Katz pulls off an unbelievable feat in The Whistleblower—readers actually come to root for the ref. In a new afterword Katz reflects on the misunderstood and often denigrated role of the referee in sports and the looming implications for our increasingly partisan society.