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Basketball Instruction/Expert Profile
Expertise
My expertise happens to be in Basketball Officiating. So I can answer any question pertaining to Basketball Rules.
Experience in the area
I have been a Basketball Official now for over 15 years, officiating all levels from Youth basketball Leagues all the way up to the High school Level.
Education/Credentials
El Sorrino Officials Association Basketball School
CIF (California Interscholastic Federation)Certified
What do you like about this subject?
Everything!! I love basketball, and really all sports. But I have been officiating basketball games for 15 Years and I love the ability to share whatever knowledge I have.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
Well, it would be fantastic if I could have become a professional official. However, I never pursued it.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Carla Dahley | 09/22/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much. I appreciate the ..... |
| Patricia | 06/17/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Wow - Thanks for the lesson! |
| Mohammed Asadur Rahman | 05/26/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks |
| Victor | 05/07/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks a lot, bret, your response helped ..... |
| Kevin | 04/07/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks anyway =] |
Recent Answers from Bret Temple
2009-10-31 How Can I Improve?:
Hi John, Normally this is not my area of expertise, however if you want to try shooting with one hand, try standing really close to the basket, maybe 3-5 feet or so, and start shooting with the one
2009-10-26 Basketball:
Erik, It really depends on who had position first. But also, technically when a player on offense has their back turned to the defender, the defender must give him adequate space to turn around and
2009-09-16 Fouls:
HI Carla, A two shot foul is given only when a player is fouled in the act of shooting. They are given three free throws if they are fouled behind the Three Point Arc. There are no shooting fouls in
2009-07-04 9th grade basketball:
Kell, I can't tell you what exercised to do, but coaches notice hustle. You don't always have to be the best player. If your shot isn't going down, then make sure you play awesome defense and that you
2009-06-14 Legal or illegal defensive technique while making a shot?:
HI Karlo, First of all, whether a player uses one or two hands to shoot the ball, they are NOT permitted to use a free hand/arm to push the defender out of the way. That is an offensive foul, and it
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