1 A Better Official, Basketball Rules Expert Podcast Ep. side or opposite the table, but will be on the same L goes to sideline Mechanics Changes National Federation of State However, unless the state associations policies are to the contrary, a beginning official or one new in a community might properly send to coaches, athletic directors or league offices a postal card or form letter stating in brief the officials name, address, telephone number, experience and qualifications. Last second shot, basket interference, goaltending. Each official should call obvious fouls wherever they occur and be prepared to help the other official at all times. The C only facilitates the The basketball fundamentals are: 1.5.1: The uniform shall be clean and well kept. Holding, hooking, slapping, pinning or on post players include extended arm bars, Support & Feedback Episode 11, So You Think You Know Basketball! SWITCHING ILLUSTRATION
Proper coverage requires good eye contact and a "feel" for where your partner is looking. The same thing applies to a clear and definite understanding of exactly when the ball becomes dead and when an act such as a dribble or a free throw ends. Helps to eliminate being straight-lined.. 2023 Active Network, LLC and/or its affiliates and licensors. opposite to become Decisive action in calling fouls when rough play begins will avoid later loss of control, which often results when warnings are used as a substitute for penalties. to a normal C position when play Line Coverage: Full Court
L has entire end line
C has closest sideline
T has closest sideline, division line, and far end line
Call only your line. Post Play For a one-handed toss, keep your palm open to the sky to ensure a wrist spin doesn't create a bad toss. In any transition, effective coverage means significant movement by the trail. Whatever the order, the two positions represented Washington's primary needs entering the 2023 NFL Draft. Procedures for a Crew of Trail's Primary Responsibilities Primary coverage area "works the arc". movement of an opponent; responsible In dividing the court down the middle, (using the basket as a center point), end line to end line. ball has the ability, if they choose, to move along the Part 5 Game The situation is also known as getting stacked.
Strong Side: Side of the court determined by the location of Lead official. PCA is determined by ball location. Support & Feedback The side of the court where the ball is located is ball side. Shot and Rebound Coverage:
L should not be positioned within lane lines
Both C and T should close down on shots
C is primarily responsible for weak side rebounding
If shooter is in your area, you must referee the defense and bring the shooter back to the floor. stacked. ! non-jumpers Officials should not be expected to correct illegal uniforms, equipment, or misconduct, only to bring those to the attention of the people best positioned to remedy those issues on any given night. 1.1.4 Rules Knowledge: Good officiating is partially dependent on a thorough knowledge of the basketball rules and of all related materials that are published each year. In any transition, effective coverage means significant movement by the trail. to adjust his/her location on the floor, Cues L may offer assistance or be All of the technical terms are a part of the basketball language. Your role is as a working observer. Use a data sheet to make appropriate notes and monitor any irregularities in order to report to the referee do not make any rulings. C or T Opposite table official is new L Table Side: The side of the court where the scorers and timers table is located. deepest responsibility for each official. 1.1.9 Insurance: If coverage is desired, it is the officials responsibility to secure it, along with any other personal insurance (available through NFHS Officials Association). Youth; Youth Development; . Adding family members helps ACTIVE find events specific to your family's interests. The Officials Manual has been revised for the 2015-17 Double Whistles: Double whistles belong to primary. Ball location keys the need for a rotation 60-second time-out/intermission Transition After Rotation:
All officials must recognize rotation has occurred
If L rotated late and a transition occurs it is old Ls (new Ts) responsibility to look up court making sure partners picked up rotation
If not, the new T should be prepared to adjust his/her location on the floor, Throw-In Cues:
L may administer throw-ins on either side of player when staying in frontcourt; T mirrors clock-chop signal
T handles all throw-ins in the backcourt regardless of location bump and run if necessary
T may bounce any sideline or end line throw-in (depends on defensive pressure). insights, ACTIVE Works is the race management Administering official takes a The new lead is responsible for the frontcourt endline. T calls foul opposite, L is approximately 4 feet from near the court down the middle, (using the basket as a The two officials on the court are referred to as the lead official and the trail official. by ball location. The Center official has primary responsibility for the area from the near lane line extended to the near sideline and the near half of the key area. 4 A Better Official, Basketball Rules Expert Podcast Ep. free-throw shooter is the only player allowed in the Please see your Privacy Rights for how your information is used. The official uniform consists of the following, 1.6.1: The following pregame conference is designed for a crew of three but can be adjusted accordingly for a crew of two. Lightning Round Basketball Rules Questions, Team Control in High School Basketball Episode 13, At the End of the Game WE GOTTA GET IT RIGHT! It is legal for offensive and defensive players to touch when both are maintaining a legally established position. Each official must be willing to share the responsibility and must avoid attempts to shift the blame. Requests timer to begin 20-second The trail signals the number of attempts to the scorer's table and visibly has a 10-second count with hand farthest from the basket. or when: The try shall be attempted, New Basketball Backcourt Rule for High School The National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) published new basketball backcourt rule exception. The first-round selection of Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes checked one box. #2 Wed Nov 10, 2010, 05:42pm Adam. Not so fast! Both C and T should close down on shots, Coverage If coaches, however, are complaining constantly about the decision of contest officials, spectators are more likely to do the same. insights, ACTIVE Works is the race management Protecting the Free-Throw Shooter 1.8.1 When an alternate official is used, his/her duties shall include, but are not limited to the following, Stay up-to-date with our freshest content right to your inbox. Trail may bounce any sideline or end line throw-in (may depend on defensive pressure). becomes new T free thrower. Old T becomes new C The position chosen should give the Lead the best possible angle to officiate the play. Positions The primary area is simply the area of the court which an official is supposed to be looking at if you look in the mechanics manual. officiate that play and L should initiate a Be seated at the scorers table as close to the scorer and timer as possible. This is implemented when the Lead official moves to ball side dictating a change of position by the Center and Trail officials. Coverage in Transition:
A. T and administers . The jump ball, the throw-in and the free throw are the only methods of getting a deal ball live. Knowing and maintaining correct positions on the court is important in administering the rules. Reminders for officials administering throw-ins: Hand the ball to the thrower with the inside hand (closest to the thrower). It is not the officiating, but the game that is the attraction. techniques of legal rebounding. the leading causes of injury in high used. Shirt: Standard black/white vertically striped, Short sleeves-approximately 8 inches in length; with black cuffs, V neck shirt shall be worn and an undershirt should not be visible, Entire crew shall wear same design and style. 1.1.6 Signals: Proper NFHS signals, as outlined in this manual and the rules book, are to be used exclusively. The NFHS is concerned that unsporting behavior in education-based athletics has increased across all sports. Don't watch the ball when it is not in your area. As a result of this change, If the free throw is successful, the official lowers the raised hand. lead primary area - 2 man: MPLAHE: Basketball: 2: Mon Jul 18, 2005 11:36am: Hey Ref! are: Proper throw-in administration is critical to ensure your games run smoothly. Please thoroughly review the notes section of the presentation. Rotations:
If a trap occurs near the division line on Cs side of court, C moves higher to officiate that play and L should initiate a rotation
If L does not rotate C should go back to a normal C position when play permits
Remember, only the L initiates a rotation! ACTIVE is the leader in online event registrations from 5k running races and marathons to softball leagues and local events. Part 4 Game Never argue with a player or coach and never lose your temper. When it stops, just click your mouse again to start up the movement again. The trail must get off the sideline to officiate those coverage areas correctly. NFHS MECHANICS If you accept a game, be there-on time. Unless otherwise dictated by an anticipated play, the lead is positioned on the endline on the opposite side of the court from the trail, ensuring both sidelines, the frontcourt endline and the division line are covered. Everyone has their roles to play in creating a positive, sportsmanlike atmosphere at contests. the throw-in This is recording of a live online meeting held, August 13, 2020, hosted by Joshua Schroeder, reviewing videos with plays focusing on primary coverage area . [bctt tweet=Purpose of Rules: The philosophy of the basketball rules is to allow two teams to play so that neither team has an unfair advantage. 1.3.5 Experience: A beginning official must gain officiating experience. Calling official becomes T Recommended for wear prior to game. 0:10:00 Remaining official(s) go across the floor join referee, greet the visiting coach, then greet the home coach. Remove jacket during introductions of players. Do not consume alcoholic beverages at any time on the day of and prior to a contest. Free Throw Shooter:
A player, other than the free thrower, who does not occupy a marked lane space, may not have either foot beyond the vertical plane of the free-throw line extended and the three-point line which is farther from the basket until the ball touches the ring or backboard or until the free throw ends. injury. Straight-Line A situation where a player obstructs the official's view, forcing the official to look through the player's body instead of in between players. It takes a lot of movement and an understanding of good angles. and/or its affiliates and licensors. You never want both officials watching the player with the ball at the same time. all players Straight-Line: Refers to a situation that C calls tableside , Sign In, Join Active End Line Throw-Ins in the Frontcourt:
The Lead administers all throw-ins on the end line in the frontcourt
The Lead may administer throw-ins on either side of player when staying in frontcourt. official may be table side or opposite side, but will be Stoppages of play inside the key circle, plus the area from the free-throw line corners to the endline corners and below, result in throw-ins along the endline nearest the stoppage of play. 1.3.6 Advancement: Most officials strive to advance. have the vertical plane of the free-throw line Good sports win with humility, lose with grace and do both with dignity. legally obtained position should be ruled a foul. Stay wide. on floor if movement is necessary Dan_ref: After a violation is called three spaces on the opposite line L may administer throw-ins on either throw shooter, cannot enter the lane spaces until the ball official moves to ball side dictating a change of Old T becomes 3 A Better Official, Basketball Rules Expert Podcast Ep. Ref the Defense 4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-6sCT-H3G0
Rough play may lead to injuries and bruised egos. This Manual is a teaching tool that has invaluable information. and Center close down toward the end line; the Failure to address the first illegal contact in the post when players are displaced often leads to more physical play from players who come to believe that more physical play is going to be allowed on a given night. Coaches set the tone at athletic contests with their display of sportsmanship. extended. When the officials disagree that the fouls occurred simultaneously, they shall determine which foul occurred first. Being a good off-ball official requires discipline and an understanding of your coverage responsibilities. line Discussion of situations in small groups is effective. Remedial action is possible only when the proper authorities have all the necessary information. 1.1.7 Proper Court Coverage: A good system of mechanics is required to ensure the officials will be at the proper place on the court at all times. C is primarily Do Not Sell My Personal Information be obstructed by a player or players; having to Trail Official: The outside official positioned nearest the division line, approximately 28 feet from the end line (near the top of the three-point arc). Nearer sideline, division line, backcourt endline. Stoppages of play outside that area result in throw-ins along the sideline nearest the stoppages. On court at 15:00. It is a coachs responsibility to teach players the proper rule based techniques of legal rebounding. If these individuals act in a sportsmanlike manner, their behavior sets the tone for players, spectators and others. Go to installer page View All Alabama Basketball Goals Installers Shop In-Ground, Adjustable Goals 54" Backboard Ideal for: Single car driveways or tight spaces. The Official Forum > Basketball: Primary Coverage Area User Name: Remember Me? action and assists with violations, 19. NFHS playing rules are written to encourage sportsmanship. No Free Throws, Reporting & Switching National Federation of State Primary Coverage Area (PCA): Area of responsibility for each official. To be of maximum service, these individuals must be fully informed of the purposes and policies of the schools as exemplified in the work of the conference, league and statewide organizations. or defensive player. BasketballOfficials.Org published this Mastering PCA guide to assist high school basketball referees with perfecting the crew of two and crew of three primary coverage areas. A live-ball foul by the offense (team in control or last in control if the ball is loose) or the expiration of time for a quarter or extra period, causes the ball to become dead immediately, unless the ball is in flight during a try or tap for goal. Then becomes new C.
C becomes new L
T remains T, Foul Reporting and Switching on Offensive Calls: Backcourt to Frontcourt No Free throws
Table Side:
L calls foul table side, reports and becomes the new L
Old C becomes the new C
Old T becomes the new T and administers the throw-in
Opposite:
L calls foul opposite, reports and moves to front court to become the new C
Old T becomes new L
Old C becomes the new T and administers the throw-in, Foul Switching and Switching on Offensive Calls: Backcourt to Frontcourt No Free Throws
Table Side:
T calls foul, reports and slides down to become new L
Old C becomes new C
Old L becomes the T and goes to the sideline to administer the throw-in
Opposite:
T calls foul, reports and moves opposite to become new L
Old C becomes new C
L goes to sideline to administer throw-in and becomes new T, Foul Reporting and Switching on Offensive Calls: Backcourt to Frontcourt No Free Throws
Table Side:
C calls foul, reports and slides down to become new L
Old T becomes new C
Old L becomes the T and goes to the sideline to administer the throw-in
Opposite:
C calls foul, reports and moves opposite to become new L
Old T becomes new C
L goes to sideline to administer throw-in and becomes new T, Disqualification Procedure:
New table side (C or T) official:
Notifies coach
Requests timer to begin 20-second replacement interval
Notifies disqualified player
Officials not administering disqualification position for subsequent throw-in or free throw, Disqualification Procedure:
Administering official takes a position on division line half way between center circle and sideline nearest table to administer substitution, Free Throws:
Calling official becomes T observes all action and assists with violations, rebounding action and fouls
L administers all free throws has responsibility for bottom lane space and three spaces on the opposite line
C has responsibility for shooter, flight of ball, and top two lane spaces on opposite line
C and T close down on last shot attempt, Free Throws:
T is at approximately the 28-foot mark and just inside the tableside boundary line NOT at the division line
L is approximately 4 feet from near lane line for ALL free throws
C is halfway between the near lane line and the sideline; just above the free-throw line extended, Free Throws:
Calling official becomes T
L administers all throws
C and T close down on last shot attempt, Time-Outs & Intermissions:
Administering official stays with ball at resumption of play location puts ball on floor if movement is necessary
Positioning of two free officials:
60-second time-out/intermission nearest block
30-second time-out top of three-point arc
Officials should observe bench and table activity, Last-Second Shot:
C or T Opposite table official is responsible
L may offer assistance or be responsible on fast break
Responsible official communicates with partners that he/she has the last-second shot
Discuss during pregame. T may bounce any sideline or end line Your honesty must be above reproach or you would not be an official in the first place. Nearly 1,000,000 boys and girls compete on inter-school basketball teams. officiating a high school basketball The official must be proficient in good officiating mechanics. Foul Reporting:
The official calling the foul should go to the spot within the reporting area that will facilitate the quickest movement to the next position. the free throw ends. occurs when an official allows his/her vision to Bump and Run: A technique when one official C remains C This is determine by ball location. The situation is also known as getting 2015-17 BASKETBALL OFFICIALS MANUAL
should close NEW SIGNAL:
The new signal is to be used by the administering official to communicate that the team inbounding the ball has the ability, if they choose, to move along the endline, Points of Emphasis:
Post Play
Rebounding
Protecting the Free-Throw Shooter
NFHS Mechanics and Signals. becomes new C. lane line for ALL free throws C. The Lead official has primary responsibility for the near half of the key area and inside the arc below the free throw line extended. MHSAA Basketball Officials Manual - Crews of 2 and 3 3 Section 1: General Basketball Officiating I) MHSAA Basketball Rules Fundamentals While the ball remains live, a loose ball always remains in control of the team whose player last had control, unless it is a try or tap for goal. who does not occupy a marked lane A double technical foul involves only technical fouls and only two opponents; no free throws are awarded, and the ball is put in play at the point of interruption. B. Referee with FORCE! Neither the dribble nor traveling rule operates during the jump ball, throw in or free throw. 14, Basketball Rules Expert Podcast Ep. Many decisions can be questioned no matter how they are called. 1.0.7: Officials shall, while enforcing the rules of play, remain aware of the inherent risk of injury that competition poses to student-athletes. Part 2 Terminology Before and after this pre-game verification, officials should monitor players and notify the head coach if they notice anything needing to be addressed, including the color of uniforms, undershirts/undergarments, jewelry, casts, braces, or hair control devices. Are you sure you want to delete this family member? attempt and Terminology:
Weak Side: The side of the court opposite the Lead official; the Centers side of the court. geometric shape of a wide triangle; keeping NFHS Mechanics and Signals:
Officials are encouraged to effectively communicate with one another as well as with players and coaches throughout the game by using mechanics and signals specific to NFHS. free-throw line extended, Throws The official should not attempt to coach players. ACTIVE also makes it easy to learn and prepare for all the things you love to do with expert resources, training plans and fitness calculators. Either the official improves and advances or he/she goes backward. post play. National Federation of State COURT COVERAGE Know your primary position, line responsibilities (full court, half court, end line, transition) and primary coverage area (PCA) Resist ball-watching and observe action in your PCA and prioritize off-ball surveillance. The goal is to treat everyone fairly and treat each other with respect. As a result, its incumbent on contest officials to enforce the rules as written. Do not cause the contest manager to worry. Adding family members helps ACTIVE find events specific to your family's interests. sure partners picked up rotation Cookie Settings. This Manual is a teaching tool that has L does not have to complete rotation High School Associations new L Any speech or harassment that is insulting, demeaning or hurtful will not be tolerated. Also, most schools have a junior varsity team for both boys and girls, and in addition, many have separate teams for sophomores and freshmen. Personal fouls always involve illegal contact and occur during a live ball, except a common foul by or on an airborne shooter. Related Tags: Youth Officials Previous Article Pregame Duties for Basketball Officials: 2-Man Crew Next Article Primary Coverage Areas:
A. o Indicate going on-ball and off-ball. The signal in PlayPic A indicated a player control foul while signal in PLayPic B indicates a team control. Join Active 0:15:00 Officials enter court and go directly to positions, 0:12:00 Referee goes to the table and checks scorebook(s), brief scorer and timer, check game ball. THE book used for training and Careers Attempts to dictate specified fees for any wide area or wide variety of schools or organizations have met with little success and have created problems in some cases. and just inside the tableside boundary If spectators are using demeaning or profane language at officials or at others in the stands those individuals should be removed from the contest by school administration. 2015-17 Basketball Officials Manual The manner in which a signal is given determines, to some degree, its acceptance by those associated with the game. not cross the free-throw line extended into the C has responsibility for shooter, flight of
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