Improve ... constantly
As veteran officials or new officials, the goal should always be to improve. Improve this game, improve next game, improve this season, improve your mechanics, improve your judgement, improve your angle, improve your communication skills. Just improve ... constantly. Welcome to the training page for the CBOA. This is for all of us.

Training Links

  • Online 2011-12 Rules Book
  • Online 2011-12 Case Book
  • Online 2011-12 Officials Manual

  • Basketball Officiating Forum (NFHS)
  • 2-Person Coverage Basics

  • Taking Your Officiating Baby Steps
  • NFHS Center Court
  • Basketball Signal Chart
  • Recommended Tableside Communication
  • Scorers and Timers Duties
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    Videos (you may need to download Microsoft Silverlight - download here)

  • GHSA Referee Training with Replays and Commentary
  • Basic 3-Person Rotation
  • Changing Out of Bounds Call
  • Rough Post Play - Double Foul?
  • Defense in Post Wraps Arm - Hold
  • Backcourt Violation
  • No Legal Guarding Position - Incorrect Player Control
  • Illegal Screen
  • Legal Guarding Position - Incorrect Block
  • Good Help Out of Bounds Administration
  • Make the First Call - Rough Play
  • Illegal Screen by Post
  • Incorrect Player Control - Position Obtained After Shooter Airborne
  • Foul Called Out of Primary Area
  • Dribbler Falls, Good No Call
  • Backcourt Violation - Last Touched by Offense
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    TRAINING COORDINATOR

    Jeff Hooten
    903.461.1387
    Email

    Jeff has served as the CBOA training coordinator for several years. He started officiating with the chapter in 2003 and quickly became a strong veteran official, due mainly to his desire to constantly improve. He has been to countless offseason camps to better his game.

    In addition to serving the CBOA, Jeff works at the Division I level for the Southland Conference and for the Great Southwest Officials Association, where he works several sub-Division I conferences.

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