When going from trail to lead, find the last defender or the defender that can hurt you the most.

When going from L-T and there is no pressure, find the demeanor of the defense.

In both scenarios, find the status of your clock(s).

When going from L-T- do not overrun the ball.

When going from L-T on early offense scenarios, try to get underneath the play and officiate the waist of the defender.

When working the trail, make position adjustments to get open “looks”.

1. The trail must create a Big Picture Mentality.
2. The trail must officiate as many players as possible in their primary area of coverage.
3. On drives to the basket, the trail must officiate where the Lead cannot.
4. On drives to the basket, the trail must protect the Lead’s Back side.
5. The trail is responsible for perimeter rebounding.
6. In “3” person the trail may assist on weak side rebounding.
7. When a player is in a triple threat position, the trail must officiate 70% offense and 30% defense.
8. When a player is driving to the basket, the trail must officiate 70% defense and 30% offense.
9. When a player is holding the ball, the trail must sequence feet, pivot, waist of the defender.
10. As a trail official, don’t overrun the ball when a team is running “sets”.
11. On jump shots, make sure you get underneath the play.
​12. When going from L-T, find the demeanor of the defense.

​NFHS Edition
1. If you have a double personal foul in the back court and a team is in possession of the ball. The offensive team would receive a new “10” second count? T-F.

2. A-1 fakes a pass and fumbles the ball out of their control. May A-1 be first to touch the ball? Yes or No.

3. If the ball goes out of bounds and is touched simultaneously by A-1 and B-1, what is the ruling?

4.  Jumpers A-1 and B-1 knock the ball out of bounds simultaneously. Who will be the jumpers, when the jump ball is redone? 

5. Where is the ball put in play after a flagrant personal foul?
 

Answers:
1. True- 9-8.
2. Yes- 4-21.
3. A.P. Arrow- 7-3-1.
4. A-1 and B-1. 6-4–3-f-Note.
5. At the spot of the foul. 7-5-4-b


Teaching Points:
1. Review Shot Clock Resets.
2. Master definitions.
3. Practice your toss.
4. On jump ball situations, let the best tosser toss.
5. Review penalties.
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1, illegal screens near the end line.
2. Weak side rebounding.
3. Assist on perimeter rebounding.
4. Above the Ring Play.
5. Assist with 10 second violations in the back court.
6. Assist with “3” second violations when the ball is below the free throw line extended.
7. Curl Plays.
8. Crossing Plays.
9. Press Coverage- Side line to Side line.
10. Assist on “3” point attempts.
11. Know the status of the game clock and the shot clock.
12. Officiate the shooter and the side opposite on all free throw attempts that will remain in play.
13. Be responsible for the “10” second count on free throws.
14. Officiate closely guarded counts in your primary coverage area.
15. Assist with back court violations.
16. Assist with out of bounds plays on the end line when the lead asks for “help”.
17. Officiate primary defender plays on the “C”’s side of the basket.
18. Officiate own side line in the front court.
19. Be ready to assist the lead with a cadence whistle on block/charge scenarios with a secondary defender.
​20. Assist with plays to the basket when the defender moves the offender A-B,

When does the “10” second back court count start?

NF- When a player gains control of the ball in their back court after a throw-in, missed free throw.
NCAA- When the ball is legally touched in the back court by either player on a throw-in.

Practice your counts:
1. Throw-In. - Explicit and Visible.
2. Free Throw.- Non-Explicit and Visible.
3. Closely Guarded.- Explicit and Visible.
4. “3” Seconds. Non- Visible.
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Conference play  is now in session. Officiating crews must be prepared physically and mentally for the challenge. As a crew we must work every possession hard. This is not negotiable, it must be done. In order to have the focus we must have appropriate rest and nutrition. This is the building block for effective pre-game preparation- consistent decision making- and maximum effort.

1. We have to trust the system,
2. In pre- game go over primary coverage areas.
3. Let’’s cut down on the double whistles and trust one another.
4. When you go into your secondary it must be a “strike”, we are throwing to many balls.
5. Find each other’s eyes in front court sets.
6. We have to leave are ego at home,or its going to be a frustrating January and February.

UI want everyone to be on board with this for 2020.

1. The game must come first, your partner(s) second and finally you.
2. Being on time for games is an utmost.
3. Contacting partners 48 hours before game is paramount. Dress professional to games. Business Casual.
4. Try to ride together if possible.
5. On Fridays after the game, try to meet up with other officials so we can create camaraderie.
6. Cheer for one another.
7. Everyone try to help one another, day in and day out.
8. Penalizing unsporting conduct.
9. Work every possession hard.
10. Get your guard down and let everyone knew your mistakes, you will only grew.
11. Mentor and help less experienced officials.
​12. Be ready to go at the last minute.
13. When you are not the “R”, lead from beyond.
14. Give every game your utmost. You never know who is watching.
15. Talk basketball and have good pre-games and post games.

I want the following covered in all pre games. We are in league play. Its paramount that you are on time and mentally prepared for all games. I also want the Crew Chief to send in “2” plays if your game was on Hudl. Send to Mike Jones.

Here we go:

1. Every one will get respective captains at 12 minutes. The captains meeting should be no more then “10” seconds. We need to stop giving clinics.
2. The “R” will address the table. Do not take this for granted.
3. Jump ball coverage.
4. Line Coverage.
5. Rebound Coverage.
6. Primary Coverage in the Front Court.
7. Press Coverage.
​8. Rule Differences.
9. Fast Break Coverage.
10. Free Throw Coverage.
11. Time Outs.
12. Disqualification Procedures.
13. Injury and Blood Procedures.
14. Penalties.
15. Closely Guarded Coverage.
16. 10 second Count Coverage.
17. Secondary Defender Coverage.

18. Pass and Crash Coverage.
19. “3” point shot coverage.
20. Above Ring Play.
21. Clock(s).
22. Guidelines.
​23. Plays from previous games.
24. Double Whistles.
​25. Team Tendencies and Coaches.

Stay “1” minute for each one of these. Happy New Year.

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CAUTION: External Email.
How did they handle this?  Should Josh have waited and reviewed after the fact?

https://official.nba.com/archive/21365-24-second-shot-clock-reset-76ers-at-heat/  


Best,



Scott Bach-Hansen

Vice President & Chaplain

Cardinal Basketball Officials Association

IAABO Board #255
Director, Steve Gordon Basketball Officials Camp

cboavp@gmail.com

www.cboa.org
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