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THIS MONTH’S HIGHLIGHTS

RULES, MECHANICS, TECHNIQUES:

Football
The ABCs of PSK:
A Simplified Look at NCAA Scrimmage Kick Enforcement;
When Football Really is a Game of Inches;
Got It Covered;
Five Minutes With … Bernie Kukar

Soccer
Don’t Worry;
Be Happy! Observations from a Tournament;
Why Officiate?;
Transformation After Self-Analysis; Belqola,
World Cup Referee, Dies

Baseball
Different Method, Same Result?
Coverage Options for a Two-Umpire Crew;
Hey, Batter;
Have a Ball!;
Is a Battle Brewing?;
Five Minutes With … Jeff Nelson

Basketball
2002-03 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Rule Changes:
Few Changes Reflect Positive State of the Game;
‘The Refs Took the Game’;
Five Minutes With … Mike Kitts


FEATURES:

Pulling the Plug
Once it starts, the game is in your hands. Officials are usually the final authority on all in-game decisions and judgments leading to an outcome. But what if the decision is to not complete the game? What if you have to pull the plug? Who says it’s over before it’s over?

What’s My Line?
Marc Ratner is a Division I college football official. No, he’s a high school basketball referee. No, he’s in charge of the fights and boxing refs in Las Vegas. No, he’s the assignment commissioner in charge of most of the high school officials in Nevada. Who is Marc Ratner? Find out here.

Evaluating Officiating Performance
Officiating leaders from across the country, from the pro levels to youth sports, came together in late June for the joint conference sponsored by NASO and the NFHS. The theme this year was on evaluations: How should they be conducted? Who should do them? And what exactly makes an excellent official?

Basic Training: Crew Harmony
How fun is it to work with partners who aren’t on the same page — or even the same book — as you? Games go much smoother when all the officials are working in harmony. Learn how to maximize crew effectiveness by maximizing crew compatibility.


COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS:

Publisher’s Memo
Wrong, Even When You’re Right

In Black & White

Readers Applaud Return of Softball

Back to Basics

The Official’s Role in Promoting Sportsmanship

Tools
Tanel 360 Armor Plate Shoe;
MHSAA Sportsmanship Video;
Football Officials Guidebook;
NFHS Baseball/Softball Rule Differences

Getting It Right
Big Sky Ref is Angel in the Air

Profiles
Former NFL Line Judge Scouts Future Talent

Law
Ready to Rally Against Rage?

For the Record
NBA and NHL playoff officials; NFL roster

Classifieds
Camps/Clinics; Books, Manuals, Cassettes;
Equipment/Apparel; Miscellaneous

Last Call
The Riot