Conscientious attention to detail, alertness, firmness and quick reactions are items which must be cultivated. End Line Throw-ins in the Backcourt: A. No Free Throws, Reporting & Switching Never argue with a player or coach and never lose your temper. Official originally table side fills the Most of the decisions on the floor must be made so quickly that they come by reflex. 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. When near the division line, the lead must stay wide and constantly glance from backcourt to frontcourt. Maintain good posture while on the floor and administer your duties in a businesslike manner. Positions Off Season Work. Becomes new T You should move towards the middle of the court and be looking down the lane. backcourt Trading games with coaches or athletic directors, begging for games, or offering to take games at a lower fee are all beneath the dignity of the officiating profession. T handles all throw-ins in the backcourt Neither a team nor any player is ever in control during a dead ball or jump ball, or when the ball is in flight during a try or tap for goal. Call only your line, Coverage Table Side: The side of the court where the scorers Poorly executed and unorthodox signals only tend to confuse. More than four players, the lead helps. 1.2.14 Integrity: An officials word is his/her bond. The Nearly 1,000,000 boys and girls compete on inter-school basketball teams. 1.3.1 Licensing/Registering: The first step for an official who desires to work high school games is to become licensed with his/her own state high school association. second shot rebounding action and fouls Referee with FORCE! Clock Management: Check game clock; stalling and stopping; be aware of mistakes/malfunctions. Primary Coverage Area (PCA): Area of responsibility for each official. High schools must establish a culture that values the worth of every single person both players on the schools team and players on the opposing team. Such as: bonus free throw, common foul, double foul, fumble, multiple throw and many other terms as found in the definitions. In all situations, the welfare of an injured player has the highest priority. From marketing exposure to actionable data The ball also becomes dead when a player-control foul occurs. in the frontcourt. The guidelines regarding hand-checking, post play, illegally bumping off-the-ball coverage must be emphasized in the pregame meeting before every game, Stay consistent as a crew throughout the game, Stay with the play after you have called a foul or a violation, On-/off-ball coverage/areas of intersection, Referee your new area of responsibility immediately. A locked and/or extended elbow Off-ball play: Keeping eyes on off-ball plays is also necessary to help reduce the physicality in the game. Here is a basic overlay of 3 person coverage areas in motion. Every attempt should be made to have something in writing. Drives starting in primary. Professional, responsible and energetic men and women, who enjoy the activity and the relationships established and maintained, make up this group. 6 A Better Official, Basketball Rules Expert Podcast Ep. C stays in High school sports and other activities exist to lift people up, not demean or tear people down. The use of demeaning language, or hate speech, by students, parents and other fans must cease. the team inbounding the ball may move along Speech, Debate & Theatre Directors & Judges, Changes in High School Wrestling Rules Include Allowance of Six Matches in One Day of Competition, Ephesus Sports Lighting Renews Corporate Partnership with NFHS, NFHS Learning Center Adding Middle School Coaching Course, Credential Program, Risk Minimization Focus of 2023-24 High School Swimming and Diving Rules Changes, World Drumming Can Fit into Any School Music Program. C. Lead becomes new Trail. 3.3.2 Primary Coverage Areas (PCA): C. Drive to Basket: 1. 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. non-jumpers spaces prior to the ball being released by the Rotation: A live-ball situation, whereby the location of the ball keys a change in coverage for the officials. 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. Staying in the Frontcourt This Manual is a teaching tool that has The trail administers all throw-ins on the sidelines and the backcourt endline. High School Associations rebounding position on an opponent must be Efficient movement and strong communication by the officials gets the ball back in play quickly and correctly. It should be THE book used for training and continued study. If both teams return to dressing room and re-enter court area in time for National Anthem and/or introduction of players, officials may relocate to the scorers table area and wait or, retire to dressing room area and return as teams return. The new lead is responsible for the frontcourt endline. | 19 | Terminology Opposite Side: The side of court opposite the table side. Major Changes: The Basketball Manual has been completely rearranged to make it a publication that officials go to when in need of an explanation on signals and/or mechanics. As independent contractors, officials are responsible for reporting and paying all appropriate taxes. The lead watches players on the opposite lane line (closer to the trail) for potential violations, etc. free thrower. When two officials have conflicting calls, the officials "shall get together and agree to give the call to the official who had the play originate in their primary coverage area. Please see your Privacy Rights for how your information is used. normally involve the calling official moving to a new backcourt regardless of location made and there is a stoppage in play. information has been added to the attempt and Similar to halfcourt coverage, the trail must move off the . official moves to ball side dictating a change of When the officials disagree that the fouls occurred simultaneously, they shall determine which foul occurred first. Please see your Privacy Rights for how your information is used. An arm-bar is extended and displaces an Everyone has their roles to play in creating a positive, sportsmanlike atmosphere at contests. National Federation of State For instance, when the L calls an offensive foul and play is going long the throw-in will be on the end line, the official should go to the reporting area to report and then switch with trail or center depending on whether the call was table side or opposite. 2023 Active Network, LLC and/or its affiliates and licensors. Strong Side: Side of the court determined by The lead stands off of the court, slightly behind the players on the lane with the lead's back to the bench. There must be a no-tolerance policy regarding behavior that shows disrespect for another individual. 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. and/or its affiliates and licensors. or Per occurrence limit is a combination of Scottsdale's General Liability and Excess Liability Policies Claim, Certificate of Insurance and Detailed Coverage Information Contact: Dissinger Reed, 8700 Indian Creek Parkway, Suite 320, Overland Park, KS 66210 Phone: 800-386-9183 or 913-491-6385 Fax: 913-491-0527 email: info@dissingerreed.com At A Better Official we use video instruction to help basketball officials get better and to achieve their officiating goals. Referee will go to scorers table and check scorebook(s), talk with scorer & timer, and check game balls, 0:01:30 Officials will go to area of scorers table and. It's the first action directly related to the game and that first impression can be a lasting one. U1 chops clock 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. Remember these points during jump ball administration: Before administering the jump ball, check with both team captains to ensure both teams are ready. Lead calls foul Play 2 - - Basketball referee learning points play down the lane secondary defender belongs to the Lead. Post Play: While freedom of movement has generally improved, there is still a need for officials to pay attention to play in the post. ACTIVE is the leader in online event registrations from 5k running races and marathons to softball leagues and local events. When these are thoroughly understood, the chance of making an error in decision on some infrequent and uncommon situation is greatly reduced. Rebounding positioned within Part 5 Game 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). Primary Coverage Area. Signals are not interchangeable. USA Basketball will host youth basketball clinics at Otero Elementary School in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Wednesday, March 8. 1.2.12 Prevention: An official must anticipate when trouble is brewing. new L over/back, Ball The sideline opposite the trail in the backcourt is a shared responsibility. Any activity to illegally gain rebounding position on an opponent must be properly enforced and penalized. It is a coachs responsibility to teach players the proper rule based techniques of legal rebounding. PCA is determined by ball location. 2015-17 NFHS The jump ball sets the tone for the rest of the game. Three Officials Mechanics, Topics U1 observes home team warm-up locations, & Basic Switching to adjust his/her location on the floor, Cues Wear the prescribed uniform in good condition. These are not basketball plays and should be penalized as intentional. 1.1.6 Signals: Proper NFHS signals, as outlined in this manual and the rules book, are to be used exclusively. geometric shape of a wide triangle; keeping If a driver or companion is to accompany you, give this information. The trail has a much better look on drives to the lane that start on the trail's half of the court when the lead is on the far side of the court. If coaches, however, are complaining constantly about the decision of contest officials, spectators are more likely to do the same. C. If no pressure, Center and Lead may go to home positions. 1.3.5 Experience: A beginning official must gain officiating experience. The trail must get off the sideline to officiate those coverage areas correctly. Having a quick review can only reinforce the positive messages therein! A positive, open line of communication between officials and coaches ultimately results in a better contest for everyone involved. end line Rotations: Rotations should be thoroughly discussed at the pregame conference Ball location keys the need for a rotation The T or C can facilitate a rotation, but ONLY the L initiates a rotation A rotation should only take place when all three officials are in the frontcourt A rotation begins when L moves laterally and penetrates the key area, Rotations: Rotation is not complete until L passes beyond far lane-line extended L must officiate play in the post even while moving across the lane If the L begins to rotate and ball is quickly reversed or a quick shot taken L does not have to complete rotation There should rarely be two Ts there may be two Cs for brief periods of time. elbows, use of leg or knee and backing down into or through 1.3.4 Attend Meetings: Rules interpretation meetings and officials clinics sponsored by a state association or by local officials groups should be attended regularly. division line, and far 2015-17 NFHS An opponent is displaced from a legally recognizing who is officiating what. Proper coverage requires good eye contact and a "feel" for where your partner is looking. space, may not have either foot beyond table activity, Shot Wide Triangle: All three officials forming the There are three types of violations, and each has its own penalty. Last second shot, basket interference, goaltending. 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. Mechanics are the necessary tool that place officials in the proper position to enforce the rules. 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. Not so fast! Please thoroughly review the notes section of the presentation. The side of the court where the ball is located is ball side. lane line for ALL free throws on Offensive Calls official may be table side or opposite side, but will be Procedures for a Crew of Lead closes down toward the nearest lane line covers rebounding goes into T position Greet head coaches, address sporting behavior expectations, and check on legality of player equipment. occurs when an official allows his/her vision to The Trail official has primary responsibility for the area above the free throw line extended to the far lane line extended and outside the three-point arc to the end line. Even the most complicated situations can be separated into basic rules statements to eliminate argument and doubt. 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. All of the rules are based on these few fundamentals. There should rarely be two Ts there After a violation is called or a foul is reported to the table, there may be a change in position of the officials. Use the boxing-in method where the player inbounding the ball (and likely most of the players on the floor) should always be between the two officials. The trail official, or the trail, is the official in a halfcourt setting positioned near the sideline opposite the lead and is responsible for perimeter and backcourt play. Allowable action by screeners, cutters, and defenders are outlined in the rules, and officials who focus on their primary area will naturally officiate these kinds of plays with more accuracy and consistency. o Two sets of eyes on off-ball activity. It is legal for offensive and defensive players to touch when both are maintaining a legally established position. There is no substitute for rules study. If teams return to dressing room leave court, remove jackets return to original position when teams come out, stand at attention for National. attempt, T referees If both C and T Wide Triangle: All three officials forming the geometric shape of a wide triangle; keeping all players and activity within the triangle. 1.2.15 Courage: A courageous official will be quick to call violations and/or fouls when they occur. The manner in which a signal is given determines, to some degree, its acceptance by those associated with the game. Blow the whistle outside the jump ball circle before entering. While some coaches may wish for the game to be called looser, officials should avoid giving into that mind set regardless of the location of the game or the participants involved. touches the ring or backboard or until movement of an opposing player. Injured players should be attended to as outlined in the rules. Officials should practice exerting the signals and during the game know immediately what signal should be used. movements that allows a player on legally obtained position should be ruled a foul. Referee goes to area in front of scorers table, U1 and U2 get respective coaches and captains, Referee does introductions of officials, coaches and captain(s). All officials must recognize rotation B. and the vacating official runs down into a new When there's more than four players in the backcourt, the lead is positioned near the division line. As a result of this change, new L 2023 Active Network, LLC and/or its affiliates and licensors. C has closest sideline When it stops, just click your mouse again to start up the movement again. C remains C 2015-17 BASKETBALL OFFICIALS MANUAL ! 0 A Better Official. Primary Coverage Area Area of responsibility for each official.PCA is determined by ball location. Timidity or hesitation causes a lack of confidence. The only way the official can stop it is to penalize. Part 4 Game Don't Guess 5. All rights reserved. If the free throw is successful, the official lowers the raised hand. If not, the new T should be prepared Post play. the court down the middle, (using the basket as a Posts: 27,190 . Officials need to remain focused on their primary coverage area and off-ball play is just as critical as any other position on the floor. with partners that he/she has the last- A rotation should only take place when It should be Many slides have additional information that will assist in presenting the material. Close Down: Movement of an official (a step or The official should remain in the background. are: Rule Book that addresses cleaning up Trail handles all throw-ins in the backcourt, regardless of location (bump and run, if necessary). The Officials Manual has been revised for the 2015-17 Press Coverage: C stays in backcourt L should have deepest player in front and boxed-in. C becomes the new The Official Forum > Basketball: Primary Coverage Area User Name: Remember Me? one another as well as with players and coaches throughout In any transition, effective coverage means significant movement by the trail. The presence of an official in whom the players have confidence will prevent most of these situations. or defensive player. SWITCHING ILLUSTRATION 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. Exception: If the Center has started the five-second closely guarded count and the Lead has rotated to the Center side, the Lead needs to continue to referee in the lane until the Center stops the five-second count. Basketball reporting area. When the last free throw is in the air, the trail raises the farthest hand from the basket and takes a step toward the endline. National Federation of State last shot attempt, & Intermissions C releases and Rough play may lead to injuries and bruised egos. On court at 15:00. Trust Your Partners 3. That "swivel" glance allows the lead to help the trail with backcourt traffic plus watch players in the frontcourt. The technical meaning of team in control and understanding of technicalities such as when continuous-motion provisions apply are essential. T becomes new L 0:10:00 Remaining official(s) go across the floor join referee, greet the visiting coach, then greet the home coach. There is an emphasis on freedom of movement at all levels and most often those plays occur off-ball. Dan_ref: illegal rebounding activity Each official must be willing to share the responsibility and must avoid attempts to shift the blame. Trail mirrors the Leads chop clock signal. Foul Reporting and Switching: Staying in the Frontcourt Lead calls tableside foul goes to reporting area. Trail handles all throw-ins in the backcourt, regardless of location (bump and run, if necessary). 1.1.5 Language: The language of basketball must be fully understood. Writing the comprehensive tests in the material provided by each state association is excellent training in analysis and in the building of confidence. One extreme is wild, purposeless running. 1.2.3 Conditioning: Basketball requires a well-conditioned body and an alert mind. Depending on backcourt pressure, the lead is positioned near the division line on the sideline opposite the trail, ensuring both sidelines and both endlines are covered. Backcourt to Frontcourt - PCA is determined by ball location. Terms of Use responsible Manual was revised for 2015-17. Under no conditions should an official ever solicit games. free-throw line extended, Throws Part 3 Signals Hesitation in making a decision tends to make everyone waver. A rotation begins when L moves laterally MECHANICS All rights reserved. The philosophy that should be followed is that the rules book and manual are the constant to which everyone has access. Referee conducts pregame briefing to include discussing legal equipment and sporting behavior with coaches and captain(s). If the ball goes through the basket before or after a player-control foul, the goal shall not be counted. 1. Remedial action is possible only when the proper authorities have all the necessary information. rebounding. Weak side rebound coverage. techniques of legal rebounding. If the free throw isn't successful, the official uses the "start the clock" signal when a player touches the ball. 9 A Better Official, Basketball Rules Expert Podcast Ep. 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. T handles all throw-ins in the Terminology: Straight-Line: Refers to a situation that occurs when an official allows his/her vision to be obstructed by a player or players; having to look through a player instead of in between players. 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. The signal in PlayPic A indicated a player control foul while signal in PLayPic B indicates a team control. rotation Rotation Sequence: NOTE: This slide has animation with the diagram and will start on your mouse click; it will proceed automatically. Trail may bounce any sideline or end line throw-in (may depend on defensive pressure). The NFHS is concerned that unsporting behavior in education-based athletics has increased across all sports. Look for this banner for recommended activities. There are probably more unwanted game interruptions during throw-ins than during any other segment of the game. Backcourt When play moves from one endline toward the other, the trail has primary responsibility in the backcourt.