One of the coolest things in officiating might be going to tournaments, to do games with collegues from other leagues, other countries and at the same time meet teams you normally will never see in your regular season games. Lees verder “Wanted: Preseason Refs”
New Rules coming up

As we announced on our facebook yesterday FIBA has announced some rulechanges. Experience tells us there might be some changes or updates, but still. Check below Lees verder “New Rules coming up”
Block Charge chapter eeeh…
One of the very few things that are smarter to do than watching a lot of clips to start recognize situations (and thus become a better referee) is watching clips with a few collegues and that way getting closer together both on and off the court. Lees verder “Block Charge chapter eeeh…”
Give me your call and tell me why!
We have another great clip from the awesome Sam Subby. Tell us your opinion, and please explain! Lees verder “Give me your call and tell me why!”
Double whistle.. now what?
Offcourse everybody visiting this site (and there’s lots of you from all around the globe..thank you so much for that) thinks of himself (or herself for the matter) that they are smarter than the refs in this clip. Still we think it’s a nice brainteaser, because let’s be honest: How many of you do immediately signal the violation or the foul upon blowing the whistle? Tuuut, you’re in trouble! Lees verder “Double whistle.. now what?”
Awesome Clinic in Germany
Next months U20 European championship in Chemnitz Germany features a clinic line up that only very rarely will be matched (as far as our knowledge goes). More information is in the picture, and if you decide to subscribe, tell Mister Damiani I said hi! Picture in better format under the click Lees verder “Awesome Clinic in Germany”
Charge/Block Situations

#Grabawhistle

A clip says more than 1000 words!
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Do you agree?? Did you ever call a foul like this?
The clip under the article is a nice one. The trail ref calls an offensive foul. Let’s not get into discussions of primairies and so on, but just observe the call. Did you ever call a foul like this? Do you agree on the call? And hey: if you never called something like this, do you think you missed something? Lees verder “Do you agree?? Did you ever call a foul like this?”
Charge/block, what’s your call?
Charge block situations always seem to get on peoples nerves. So if you want too be a better than average referee it’s smart to train yourself in recognizing what happens in a contact situation. Lees verder “Charge/block, what’s your call?”