June 2015 Officiating In Perspective with Barry Mano
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View ArticleBasketball – Two-Minute Workout
Here is an example of a two-minute basketball-specific sequence, mentioned in the 7/15 issue of Referee, that you could incorporate in your workout routine: • Start on the endline and sprint down the...
View ArticleBaseball –‘Got Him in the Box!’
Batted Balls Off the Foot Require Slow Timing, Luck By Jon Bible The opening game of the 2011 MLB World Series featured what my former football supervisor, Tim Millis, calls a funk-Jon play — one of...
View ArticleFeature – The Ripple Effect
Officiating has undergone a number of significant changes in the last several years. Few have happened overnight, however. Instead, it’s been a steady evolution in our industry. By Rick Woelfel Not so...
View ArticleBaseball – Nose to Nose
Fans love seeing the nose-to-nose arguments in an MLB game, such as what is going on with MLB umpire Andy Fletcher in the photo. But that’s actually not how umpires at the college and high school...
View ArticleFeature – It Counts
Rules knowledge, mechanics and making the right calls are important. Missing any of those elements can break your career, but having them won’t make it. Wait. What? It’s true. They won’t set you apart....
View ArticleKen Stabler’s Death Evokes Legendary ‘Holy Roller’ Play
View image | gettyimages.com The San Diego Chargers were leading the Oakland Raiders, 20-14, in a 1978 battle when, with 10 seconds left in the game, Oakland quarterback Kenny Stabler was tackled as...
View ArticleBaseball – Keep Him in the Box
Rules, Techniques Designed to Maintain Pace By George Demetriou An umpire who understands the necessity for managing the batters who come to the plate can avoid many problems. There are some things,...
View ArticleReferee Enterprises Announces New Executive Committee Structure
For Release July 17, 2015 Referee Enterprises Inc. (REI), the publisher of Referee magazine and the management company of the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO) today announced four...
View ArticleVolleyball – Libero Dos and Don’ts
By Marsha Goodwin Alibero (LEE’-beh-ro) in indoor volleyball is a back-row defensive specialist. Since the libero only plays back row, those players are often shorter than the front-row blockers and...
View ArticleFootball – Wild Wild Card
Pro Plays Provide Unusual Rulings By George Demetriou With the changing of the calendar from one year to the next come the NFL playoffs. The league’s postseason begins with the Wild Card round. As we...
View ArticleBaseball – Know Who’s Designated
At the pregame meeting, it is the plate umpire’s responsibility to review the lineup card submitted by each coach. One of the biggest issues that has to be dealt with is the designated hitter. In the...
View ArticleVolleyball – Follow the Setter
Why It’s Important to Key on One or Two Players By Julie Voeck Referees need to know how to identify front-row and back-row players on both teams throughout the match. That can be challenging because...
View ArticleFeature – The Eras of Our ways
Expectations for officials are changing. The contrast between how we did things years ago and now is great. A more professional approach rules the day. By Tim Sloan Ron Luciano, who died in 1995, was...
View ArticleFootball – Say ‘Hi’ to the New Guy
By Jon Bible If you’re used to working on a crew with the same people from week to week, you know that you can quickly reach a comfort level. Everyone knows what to expect from each other on and even...
View ArticleSoftball – Front and Center
Use Angles, Compromises and Priorities to Get Best Look By Jay Miner The three major keys to success in the two-umpire system include a system of angles, compromises and priorities. Here’s what that...
View Article2015 NFL Rule and Procedure Changes
With the NFL season starting tomorrow here is a review of the rule changes as well as the football handling procedures. Rule Changes 3-34; 5-3-1 | Prohibits offensive player with an eligible number...
View ArticleFeature – Solid Stance – Gerry Davis Profile
(This article originally appeared in the November 2015 issue of Referee Magazine.) MLB Umpire Gerry Davis is known for his Plate stance, his officiating gear business and his professionalism — and...
View ArticleBaseball – Catch as Catch Can
By George Demetriou Acatch is the act of a fielder getting secure possession in his hand or glove of a ball in flight and firmly holding it. He may not use his cap, protector, pocket or any other part...
View ArticleVolleyball – Center on Partner, Reducing Stress
By Suzanne Dodd “Centering” is a technique utilized by both first and second referees to communicate information after a play. Both referees should fully focus attention on their partner after each...
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