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"...required reading for any basketball official looking to gain insights into the how's and why's of officiating ..."

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NCAA Coordinator of Men's Basketball Officiating

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Ed T. Rush

NBA Recruiting and Development Specialist

"...you will have a whole new appreciation for the game after digesting this book..."

Pat Williams
SVP Orlando Magic

"...if you are serious about advancing your officiating career, this book is a required read..."

Steven Ellinger
NBA Observer

"...informative and educational with a different slant on basketball officiating..."

John Koskinen
Assignor / Supervisor of Officials

"...the topics discussed are ones that every official, regardless of experience, needs to know..."

Mike Eades
NCAA Div I / ACC
Basketball Official

"... I am impressed with the content ... and will be recommending it to all of our members..."

Jerry Radford
Commissioner, MBOA

"...tons of tips and suggestions that will help improve your on-court work... read this book and watch your career take off..."

Roger Ayers
Commissioner
West Virginia BOA

NEWLY RELEASED
Beyond the Rules
Tips, Techniques, and Best Practices for Scholastic / Collegiate Basketball Officials.
Created by Al Battista, Tim Malloy, and Billy Martin.

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All proceeds benefit continuing education of over 55,000 basketball officials / coaches in 85 countries worldwide.

90 Pages of Topics include ...

Personal & Partner Pregame Pointers>
Sanctity of the Locker Room
Referee in Small Bites
Striving for Excellence
Freedom of Movement and Setting the Tone
Why Do Officials Miss Plays?
Going by the Book
Game Awareness
Above the Ring Rulings
Leading From the Lead
On The Trail and in the Center
SDF: Start -- Develop – Finish
Shot Blocking --What To Look For
Fouls on Rebounds
R S B Q -- Rhythm, Speed, Balance, Quickness
Match Ups WIF -- Windup, Impact and Follow Through
Hand Checks
Body Language & Signals
Variation of Whistles
Preparing for the Final Moments
What’s Your Officiating Personality?
Personalities and Officiating Experience

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