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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| basketball | 2/27/2011 | Bret Temple |
| Q: For NFHS rules- If team A player, A-1, has the ball and dribbles from backcourt to frontcourt and ... A: This would be a backcourt violation. Player A-2 caught the ball in mid air before he/she landed in ... | ||
| technical fouls | 2/25/2011 | Bret Temple |
| Q: I have a player on my team who purposely hits girls in the game and has many received technical ... A: I'm not sure what age level or what type of league she plays in, but this should be addressed with ... | ||
| rules question | 2/18/2011 | Bret Temple |
| Q: The ball is being thrown in under our own basket. It is tipped by one of our players and goes into ... A: I"m assuming your team is the one inbounding the ball, so the answer to your questions is no this is ... | ||
| Double dribble | 2/10/2011 | Bret Temple |
| Q: If a player is dribbling the ball and then catches it and fumbles while passing without the opposite ... A: Once a player picks up their dribble, technically they are allowed two steps, as long as they are in ... | ||
| Double dribble | 2/8/2011 | Bret Temple |
| Q: If a player is dribbling the ball and then catches it and fumbles while passing without the opposite ... A: What you are describing is basically correct. As far as fumbling the ball purposely, I suppose you ... | ||
| Double dribble | 2/7/2011 | Bret Temple |
| Q: If a player is dribbling the ball and then catches it and fumbles while passing without the opposite ... A: if a player is dribbling and then catches the ball, but then fumbles the ball, or "loses the handle" ... | ||
| Backcourt Violation | 2/7/2011 | Bret Temple |
| Q: If a player of Team A has the ball in hand and is coming from his defensive court to the offensive ... A: First of all let me just correct the terminology your using to describe the offensive court and the ... | ||
| Backcourt violation | 2/6/2011 | Coach Jones |
| Q: Is it a violation when the team with the ball crosses the line with one foot and bounces the ball ... A: Your question is kind of vague, however I think I can answer it to your satisfaction. The player ... | ||
| Throwing baskets | 12/11/2010 | Bret Temple |
| Q: Bret I am 53. I have a touch o arthritis in my knees so I had to quit jogging, I have settled for a ... A: Gord, There is a difference between getting a good sweat in and actually enduring a cardio-vascular ... | ||
| Zones | 12/7/2010 | Bret Temple |
| Q: I know very little about the finer points of basketball. My 11 year old son is beginning to play ... A: Every coach runs their own offense. At the age and level of 11 years old, the kids aren't really old ... | ||
| Watching B ball | 12/2/2010 | Bret Temple |
| Q: Bret I am an old white Canadian guy (52) that has recently developed an interest in basketball. ... A: So glad you developed an interest in basketball. It really is one of the most exciting team sports ... | ||
| NBA Coaching | 11/29/2010 | Bret Temple |
| Q: I want to become an NBA coach but I don't know how to get started and where to begin. I know some ... A: I think it's great that you have the ambition to want to coach at the highest level of basketball. I ... | ||
| High School Try Outs | 11/29/2010 | Bret Temple |
| Q: My son is in 9th grader and is an AAU level player and was also league champion in 8th grade.He is ... A: This is the cold hard truth about High School sports. It's very different from all other levels of ... | ||
| When is possession established on a jump ball | 11/29/2010 | Bret Temple |
| Q: Game being played under NFHS rules, at the beginning of the game the jump ball is tipped by team A ... A: The call was partially correct and partially incorrect. The ball was tipped by Player A before going ... | ||
| Three seconds rule and offensive rebounds | 11/2/2010 | Bret Temple |
| Q: I have been looking around for more information on the three seconds rule. I would appreciate if you ... A: Peter, This is a great question. First of all let me explain when the three second rule is in ... | ||
| coaching | 10/28/2010 | Bret Temple |
| Q: how do i people become college and pro coaches even bench coaches?what is the process? A: Tex, There are many different ways to become a coach at the higher level. Most coaches at some ... | ||
| How to become a sports instructor | 8/29/2010 | Bret Temple |
| Q: I have been back and fourth in my mind with trying to figure out what career I wanted to go forward ... A: I share your love for the game, and wish I could turn the clock back, because if I could, I would ... | ||
| how to get back in shape | 8/24/2010 | Bret Temple |
| Q: I been playing basketball for as long as I can remember but over the summer i kind of slacked off ... A: Darryl, This is really not my area of expertise, however, you need to figure out why you gained the ... | ||
| Mentality | 7/16/2010 | Bret Temple |
| Q: I'm a very good basketball player i know it and so does everybody else. But i had basketball tryouts ... A: Eddie, This is not my area of expertise, but I can tell you that what your going through is just ... | ||
| tryout for nba | 7/14/2010 | Bret Temple |
| Q: I have already graduated from college but could go back if need be. I want to know if there are any ... A: Mitch, I'm not a 100% sure, but I believe some NBA teams do have open try outs, and they have ... | ||
| Appropiate competitive age groups | 6/2/2010 | Bret Temple |
| Q: My daughter is 10 and somewhat new to basketball. We signed her up for a 5th & 6th grade basketball ... A: From the experience I have from reffing those ages I would say no. I think there can be big ... | ||
| Back Court Violation | 4/25/2010 | Bret Temple |
| Q: This is a rare circumstance that happened today at a pick up game...Team A establishes front court ... A: This is a great question. The answer is it is NOT a back court violation. The reason is because once ... | ||
| to short? | 4/11/2010 | Bret Temple |
| Q: i love basketball i play everyday almost all day long. I'm a really good shooter but my problem ... A: Josh you seem to have the same issues as I did when I played basketball. I was just too short ... | ||
| Basketball Self-Pass Off Backboard | 4/8/2010 | Bret Temple |
| Q: Can you intentionally pass the ball to yourself off the backboard (not a shot attempt)? I have seen ... A: The answer to your question is yes. You can throw the ball off the backboard, catch it and shoot it ... | ||
| Offensi ve Interference - Touching Rim | 3/30/2010 | Bret Temple |
| Q: This happened Sunday 3/28/10 in the Duke-Baylor game. The player went to dunk the ball. The dunk ... A: for some reason, it still won't let me watch it. However, from what I can deduce by your ... | ||
| Midcourt violation...or not. | 3/26/2010 | Bret Temple |
| Q: Can an offense player : a) dribble from his defense zone to the midcourt, stop on top of it -one ... A: I think I'm having a problem understanding what you mean by defensive zone, offensive zone. Here is ... | ||
| playing basketball | 3/21/2010 | Bret Temple |
| Q: I played basketball 1st grade thru 6th grade but didnt play any in high school because i wanted to ... A: Whether or not you have the talent to play at the professional level has nothing to do with whether ... | ||
| Illegal screen | 3/8/2010 | Bret Temple |
| Q: I was playing in a pick up game and was called for an illegal screen - I argued it wasn't illegal ... A: The call was correct. Even if you are in possession of the ball, you cannot move into a defending ... | ||
| get better at basketball | 3/2/2010 | Bret Temple |
| Q: hey him Anthony. I am going to be a junior next year and i really need to step up with my game. My ... A: Unfortunately, even though I have coached in the past, I do not consider myself even close to being ... | ||
| cif basketball | 2/25/2010 | Bret Temple |
| Q: a1 goes for a lay up and release the ball, b1 runs after him tried to block the lay up but did not ... A: Fred, If contact was made by B-1 way after the lay up attempt and A-1 is now out of bounds, no foul ... | ||
| back court violation | 2/20/2010 | Bret Temple |
| Q: I just left my daughter's park-n-rec game having started a "lively discussion". Another player ... A: Jennifer, This is a very common mis-conception. The call was correct; it is a back court violation ... | ||
| Technical fouls | 2/17/2010 | Bret Temple |
| Q: Team A received a foul and while the ref was reporting the call, a player from Team A said something ... A: Well, I hate to take a Coaches side over a fellow official, but that is in deed a terrible ... | ||
| Technical fouls | 2/16/2010 | Bret Temple |
| Q: Team A received a foul and while the ref was reporting the call, a player from Team A said something ... A: Neil, The referee was absolutely wrong in what he did. You do not guess on who to give a Technical ... | ||
| cif basketball | 2/15/2010 | Bret Temple |
| Q: 1. swinging elbow. a1 dribbling the ball in front court, b3 swinging elbow, not hitting anyone or ... A: wow that is strange, I've never seen that. I suppose a violation could have been called if it was ... | ||
| cif basketball | 2/15/2010 | Bret Temple |
| Q: 1. swinging elbow. a1 dribbling the ball in front court, b3 swinging elbow, not hitting anyone or ... A: Fred, I answered question 1 already. I'm not sure why a defensive player would be swinging their ... | ||
| cif basketball | 2/12/2010 | Bret Temple |
| Q: 1. swinging elbow. a1 dribbling the ball in front court, b3 swinging elbow, not hitting anyone or ... A: wow, lots of questions. Ok here we go. 1. Any player who flagrantly throws elbows back and forth ... | ||
| How can I jump higher | 2/9/2010 | Bret Temple |
| Q: .I do jumping exercises a lot and I weight lift but I don't seem to be able to jump any higher than ... A: Brayden, This really is not my area of expertise. Sometimes your genetics play a huge factor in ... | ||
| traveling | 2/9/2010 | Bret Temple |
| Q: For about 3 years now there have been a lot of comments on my jumpshot footing...saying that I ... A: Kevin, The answer to your question is yes, you can take two steps just like when you pick up your ... | ||
| Basket good as time expires after a blocked shot | 1/31/2010 | Bret Temple |
| Q: Officiating basketballIn an NCAA game Saturday afternoon, Player A shoots the ball before the ... A: I am not sure of NCAA rules, but CIF High School basketball rules would count the basket. As long as ... | ||
| becoming a scout for a ncaa | 1/29/2010 | Bret Temple |
| Q: i am a in high school and i want to become a scout for basketball it says i have to contact the NBA ... A: I am not too familiar with scouting jobs. My expertise is in the Rules of basketball. I would try ... | ||
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Bret Temple
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Expertise
My expertise is in the art of Officiating Basketball and I can answer questions pertaining to basketball rules; youth level through CIF High School, NCAA college and NBA rules as well. I can either help define a specific rule for you, or interpret a specific rule to clarify how other officials and I view and call the game.
Experience
I have been a Basketball Official now for over 19 years, officiating at all levels. I have attended numerous training camps throughout the years in an attempt to constantly become a better official. I have been evaluated by top Officiating organizations and I've had the honor of being selected to officiate at the highest levels including former Division 1 College and NBA players.
Organizations
NASO (National Association of Sports Officials)
CBOA (California Basketball Officials Association)
Education/Credentials
El Sorrino Officials Association Accreditation
CIF Certified(California Interscholastic Federation)
WCPBL(West Coast Professional Baskeball League)
The NBA Developmental League training
Past/Present Clients
Los Angeles City Parks and Recreation,
Calabasas Basketball League,
Calabasas Semi-Pro Men's League,
AYBA
California Interscholatic Federation,
ARC League ,
(WCPBL)West Coast Professional Basketball League,
Gary Grant Youth Basketball Program
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