Entries for 'Be the Referee'

In this final edition for the 2017-18 school year, assistant director Mark Uyl explains how officials are selected to work the MHSAA's biggest tournament events.

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl tells of a letter that caught our attention, sent by one of our member school superintendents in support of officials and pledging to improve sportsmanship.

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl clears up confusion about the differences between a block and a charge in basketball. 

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl talks about some of the challenges that arise during a pivotal point every basketball season.

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl explains the process by which national playing rules are made and changed.

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl discusses when basketball officials should call an intentional foul.

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl explains how scoring opportunities have increased in wrestling this season.

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl explains a new basketball rule expected to make a positive impact on inappropriate sideline behavior. 

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl notes how rules changes have helped make one of the most exciting high school sports safer.

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl explains why Michigan, and many other states, have chosen to not adopt a shot clock for basketball.

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl explains that coaches are responsible for making sure their players are properly equipped.

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl emphasizes the important role played by mentors in retaining high school officials. 

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl discusses some of the misunderstandings that arise when a basketball player dives for and gains possession of a loose ball.

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl explains the how wrestlers' weights are monitored, an important part of making the sport safe for all who take the mat.

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl discusses the penalties that come with a player or coach ejection.

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl explains why pass interference is the toughest call for our football officials to make.

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl explains when hurdling a defender is and isn't allowed in football.

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl explains how a recently completed national survey will assist in the recruitment of officials.

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl discusses a recent football rules change geared to improve safety in situations after a player's helmet comes off during play.

In this week's edition, assistant director Mark Uyl explains a pair of rules that govern the football goal line when the defense gets the ball.