Roving By Tim Kurtt Northern Section.

1.17.2008

Three Legs of the Officiating Stool.

1) Rules Knowledge

2) Technique

3) Experience

Techniques

Pre-match Activities

1) Talk with referee/tournament director.

2) Check for loose balls.

3) Put in singles sticks.

4) Measure nets.

5) Clean up garbage from courts.

Match Activities

1) Time warm-ups

2) Check for foot faults.

3) Time changeovers.

4) Move from court to court swiftly.

5) Let referee/tournament director know about open courts.

While At The Net Post

1) Check the server.

2) Check the receiver.

3) Look for foot faults.

4) Track the serve.

5) Track the ball during the point.

6) Look at the loser of the point.

Tips

1) If you step onto a court be prepared to answer any question.

2) Stay out of matches unless needed.

3) Consider your job a teaching position, be firm and fair.

4) Think about the other person or team.

5) Explain things as you would to your best friend, wife, or family member.

6) Have fun.

7) Keep track of the score the players expect it!!!

8) Only overrule obviously incorrect calls that are against the opponent.

9) Do not call “out balls” that a player continues to play

08roving