A REFEREE points to the throw-in position during a game in Bigfork on Saturday, Jan 11. Several times each week, high school basketball officials are tasked with interpreting and enforcing dozens of rules. (Jeremy Weber/Daily Inter Lake)
January 16, 2020
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January 16, 2020 9:31 p.m.
Local referees share thoughts on basketball's least understood rules
High school sports officials have a tough and often thankless job. Night after night, season after season, they are asked to learn and know the rules, officiate games, events, and competitions in a confident, appropriate manner. They are to ensure that all participants understand and comply with game rules and assess penalties when needed, all the while often taking a verbal berating from coaches and fans.