RULES, MECHANICS, TECHNIQUES:

BASEBALL
Designated Duties: DH Rule in Pro, NFHS Similar; NCAA’s Version of DH Much More Complex; Improve Your Game – Watch Others Work

SOFTBALL
When to Pull the Trigger: Plays That Distinguish Differences Between No-Call, Interference; Subtle Ways to Take Charge of the Game

SOCCER
Show Your ‘Orange’ Card: Are You Ready to Caution Players Effectively?; Own Your Area

BASKETBALL
Your Success Checklist: What to Look for From Each Position on the Court; Take a Stand (or Make ’em Sit); 5 Minutes With Michael Stephens

FOOTBALL
(Re)Play It Again: How Instant Replay Has Affected Officiating; No Free (or Illegal) Passes; When PSK Does Not Apply

ALL SPORTS
Take a Look in the Mirror: Some Perspective About Postseason Assignments; 5 Minutes With Reggie Minton; A Good Diet is a Healthy Choice

FEATURES:

Showdown in Texas: TASO v. UIL
Two organizations that worked together peacefully for 33 years are now battling each other for the right to control officiating in Texas.

Stand & Deliver
Dave Libbey is a teacher whose impact went well beyond the classroom. The eight-time Final Four official has also taught officials at camps and clinics.

Bill and Keith's Excellent Adventure
NFL officials Bill Leavy and Keith Ferguson encountered a snowstorm and many detours while traveling from San Francisco to Baltimore for a game last December.

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS:

Publisher’s Memo
Reasonable Refereeing

The Gag Rule
Rave Review; Make Time for Overtime; Angst Over Unemployment; They Like Us

The News
Manager Gets Lifetime Ban for Punching Umpire; NFL Names Johnson to Replace Pereira

Getting It Right
Boxing Referee Aims to KO Prostate Cancer; Basketball Fundraiser Aids Schools, Charities

Profiles
Three Generations Take Field Together; Multisport Official Ends Stellar Career

For the Record
FIFA International officials; MISL roster; NFL playoff, Pro Bowl officials

Law
Use Uncertified Officials and You Might Risk It All; Guidelines to Defending Officials: Avoid Risks From Time of Arrival to Departure

Classifieds
Camps/Clinics/Schools; Equipment/Apparel; Misc.

Last Call
I’m Dating That ‘Idiot’: “Never once did I say, ‘Gee, is that your son in center field who missed two fly balls? He sure stinks.’”