Officiating Basketball (Officiating Sport Books) [Paperback]

American Sport Education Program (Author)

Book Description

Series: Officiating Sport Books | Publication Date: February 16, 2005

From the opening tip to the last-second buzzer-beater, there's no letting up for the basketball referee. Before you step out on the hardwood, Officiating Basketball will help you ensure you're in the right place at the right time to make the right call.

Based on officiating mechanics devised and endorsed by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), Officiating Basketball is the definitive guide for new and experienced high school referees. Included are guidelines for what's expected of you as a basketball official, officiating procedures and responsibilities, and pre- and postgame duties.

More than 100 photos and illustrations of positioning, court movement, and signals support officiating mechanics for two- and three-person crews. Real-life cases demonstrate correct rulings, point out common officiating errors and how to avoid them, and challenge you to make the right call in game situations. A glossary of key basketball terms is also included. Officiating Basketball is not only a rules book--it's a practical resource for implementing correct mechanics as developed and approved by the NFHS.

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About the Author

Officiating Basketball was written by the American Sport Education Program (ASEP) in cooperation with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). Based in Indianapolis, the NFHS is the rules authority for high school sports in the United States. Hundreds of thousands of officials nationwide and worldwide rely on the NFHS for officiating guidance. ASEP is a division of Human Kinetics, based in Champaign, Illinois, and has been a world leader in providing educational courses and resources to professional and volunteer coaches, officials, parents, and sport administrators for more than 20 years. ASEP and the NFHS have teamed up to offer courses for high school officials through the NFHS Officials Education Program.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Human Kinetics (February 16, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736047670
• ISBN-13: 978-0736047678
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #830,018 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful to get started, April 9, 2009

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Brian "BK Sherm" (SAN DIEGO, US, Canada) - See all my reviews
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Just so you know Ive Officiated 6 lower grade school games before buying this book, so you know my experience level going in. It's written well for someone who understands basketball pretty well already. It addresses the mindset for a Ref, the things you should strive to obtain in your abilities to be a great ref, which are not just knowing the rules. It spends a fair amount of time going over the social aspect of dealing with players, coaches and fans.
The game procedures and responsibilities give you some minimal insights into the inner workings of a ref such as what to do in between halfs, substitutions, confrontations, and checklists you should go through to ensure you do an adequate job. Not all will be necessary as a beginning referee. You will need to study rule books in addition to this book. There would be enough here to get you started but not to progress.
The best section in my opinion was the Basketball Officiating Mechanics section because it hits most of the stuff you need to know to even step out on the court. There are pictures with hand signals for the calls of the most common fouls, it doesn't go into depth of explanation about these fouls, but there are videos posted on you tube to help out in that area. It goes over how to do throw in, free throws, report fouls, jump balls, time outs, etc. Good stuff.
The final section is how to apply rules and its helpful for some odd things that come up but its not exhaustive. This section has scenario based questions that you try to answer which is the correct thing to be done. Answers included.
The ending pages have figures displaying the hand signals for 36 different calls you'll most likely make in a game. There is also a glossary of 28 terms that could help if you are not real familiar with the game. I think it was a good investment but I will continue to look for more indepth stuff.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book and easily obtainable, November 17, 2011

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A must for all basketball referees and officials who assist with timing and score keeping. However the NFHS and many state high school associations have this book readily available at around $8 (eight bucks) new and current as well. Don't be ripped off.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Beginning Officials, March 19, 2009

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Walt (South Carolina) - See all my reviews

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This book covers all the basic principles of officiating. Great for someone just getting started.