While anyone can run out to their nearest bookstore or purchase online a rules book, most people can't decypher the myriad of rules well enough to makes sense of how an official decides a block-charge call. Why are ticky-tack fouls called but major body contact in the post allowed. This 72 page booklet is a well written and almost fun way to look at officiating and rules interpretations. In fact Fred Bies does an excellent job from our point of view spicing up rule interpretations with bits and pieces of humor. This is a problem for everyone he says.
Few people seem to understand that a high dribble is perfectly legal.
We in particular enjoyed reading Fred's section called Officiating a Personal Philosophy. He talks about the coaches, the players, the AD's and their role in evaluating officials, the game itself and how it's called, and fans interaction. It's short and concise and a joy to read. The latter portion of the in depth explanation of common basketball rules focuses on specific officiating concepts. One of the finer points of the booklet is Fred's Teaching Checklist which can help you as a coach teach the rules to young players, and give you a guideline what should be covered.