RULES, MECHANICS, TECHNIQUES:

Basketball
Your Voice is a Tool:
Utilize the Spoken Work on the Court;
2002-03 CCA Mechanics Changes;
NCAA Women: No Match-Up in Lane, Lead On-Ball;
Got It Covered

Football
Hold On There!
You May Not Need to Flag that Foul;
Rules the Back Judge Must Know;
Timely Reminder;
Five Minutes With … Gerald Austin

Soccer
Is It Misconduct or Foul Play?
Make Sure the Punishment Fits the Crime;
Don’t Get Headaches Over Sleeveless Jerseys;
Handling the Ball

Softball
Two Heads, But One Call:
Avoiding Double Calls in the Two-Umpire System;
How to Sell the Tough Ones;
‘A Step and a Reach’

Baseball
Just Like They Do It in the Bigs:
NCAA Rule Changes Include New Strike Zone;
NCAA Sets Clinic Dates;
Do Not Pitch;
Five Minutes With … Tim Tschida

FEATURES:

Toe the Line
Whatever happened to the colorful officials of yesteryear? Where are today’s Mendy Rudolphs, Ron Lucianos or Ben Dreiths? Are officiating staffs really made up of “cookie cutter referees” like critics charge? Those are all questions of style — whatever happened to it and why is it different today?

Talk to Me
Officials, like everyone, can get by with a little help from their friends. Going to a partner for help — or to help — on a call is a resource you should never forget is available. How, when and why to confer are all answered here.

‘Do You Feel Good About That Call?’
Giving and receiving an evaluation can be a tough proposition for all parties involved. But delivering an honest and effective evaluation doesn’t have to be hard. Neither does receiving one.

Interview: Joe Cortez
Arguably the number-one boxing referee in the country, Joe Cortez always seems to be mentioned whenever a big fight is in the making. He’s officiated 148 title fights and he’s not slowing down.

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS:

Publisher’s Memo
‘You Talking to Me?’

In Black & White
Try Calling Semi-Pro Games in the ‘Pen’

The News
Soccer Officials Strike Over Fees; Canadian Youth Hockey Refs Hit for Back Taxes

Back to Basics
Believe It: You Are a Role Model

Profiles
Tackett Duo Refs Division I Game

Getting It Right
It’s for the Kids

Tools
Stripes: Caretakers of the Game; Basketball Magnetic Pregame Board; Ultimate-Belt; Persistent Infringement CD-ROM; RidgeStar Scheduling

Law
Should Associations Pay for Sign Language?

For the Record
NBA roster

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

Last Call
‘How Can I Help You?’