1. A1 is attempting their final free throw. A5 and B5 are lined up on the lane next to one another. Prior to A1 releasing the ball on the free throw, A5 steps directly behind B5. This is a free throw violation and the ball becomes dead immediately. T-F

2. A1 is attempting their final free throw, A5 and B5 are lined up on the lane next to one another. Prior to A1 releasing the ball on the free throw, B5 steps directly behind A5. This is a free throw violation and the ball becomes dead immediately. T-F

3. A1’s try is in flight, A3 pushes B3 when the ball is in flight, Team B is not in the bonus. The try is successful, Team B is entitled to run the end line. T-F

4. A1 is attempting their final free throw, B5 who is positioned on the lane steps into the lane before the free throw is in flight, A1 steps on the line while attempting the free throw. Handle the Situation?

5. A dribble ends when the opponent bats the ball. T-F











Answers:
1. True-1-5-2, 9-1-3-d.
2. False-1-5-2, 9-1-Penalty-2-a&b.
3. True-7-5-7.
4. Double Violation- Game will continue with the AP Arrow. 9-1-Penalty-4-b,6-4-3-c.
5. True- 4-15-4-d.

Last 5 minutes of the game the officiating crew should be in high certainty “mode”.

This means the crew can not miss any obvious fouls or violations.

This means the crew needs to help on out of bounds plays, ball being tipped into the back court on a potential back court scenario, etc. No egos should be involved.

This means the crew should know the bonus, double bonus, fouls a team has to give and the AP Arrow.

​The crew has to have excellent clock awareness and has to be detailed oriented on throw-in spots. 

The crew has to know penalties, substitutions and key match-ups. 

The crew has to be getting ready for the last second shot. 

The game is not over until the crew is in the locker room. 

When officiating post play, identify the first match-up. For Example, competitive, passive, engaged, small vs big and visa-versa. If you are working 2 or 3 person , its best to be on the side where the match-up starts in the Lead Position. For engaged or small vs. big and visa-versa, get to that side. The important aspect of post play is to rule on the first foul. 

1. Be approachable , but tactful.

2. Don’t let coaches scream at you. 

3. Be ready to respond to a coach’s question about a ruling you make.

4. When communicating with coaches use rule language.

5. Answer questions and acknowledge statements, get to the point and remember that you need not to have the last word.

6. Know when you can talk, don’t talk to coaches while the clock is running; or do not hold up free throws to run to the opposite end of the floor to speak to a coach.

7. Find an appropriate opportunity to respond to the coach. 

8. Use your bench conduct warning when needed.

9. Don’t let coaches berate you.

​10. Penalize unsportsmanlike conduct. 

1. In the trail position in 3 person, do not overrun the play, stay 2-3 strides between the ball handler and be attached to the side line and make adjustments from there.

2. On jump shots in your area, try to get the angle before the try is attempted.

3. In 3 and 2 person work the system and trust your partners. There are still many unnecessary whistles. 

4. Have a patient whistle in your secondary and be ready to assist when needed. 

​5. In every game you work, show effort and urgency going from T-L.

1. A head band shall be no more than 3 inches wide. T-F

2. A head band may have extensions. T-F

3. A1 has a throw-in on the end line. A3 pushes B3 before the throw-in has ended. Team B is in the bonus. B3 will shoot the bonus. T-F

4. Jumper A1 taps the ball to airborne A5 in their front court, A5 catches the ball and throws the ball to A4 in the back court. This is a legal play. T-F

5. A1 attempts a try that is successful, before the throw-in starts, A5 pushes B5, this shall be ruled a common foul. T-F





Answers:
1. True-3-5-4.
2. False-3-5-4.
3. False- 4-12-2-d, 4-19-7.
4. False- 9-9-1.
​5. False- 4-19-5-c.

1. If A1 attempts a try and misses the whole ring, A1 may go get their rebound. The reason is team control has ended.

2. In 3 person, do not rotate until all 3 officials are in the front court.

3. When dribbling from back court to front court, the player is in the front court when both feet and the ball are entirely in the front court. 

4. When officiating off ball and the defender has their hand come to a pause on the opposite side of the offender, this is considered wrapping the offender which is a hold. 

​5. When switching on fouls, observe the players and leave the ball alone.

As the Center Official, you need to be aware of post play when you do not have an active match-up. You also must be aware of curl and crossing plays coming at you. You must officiate one vs. one plays to the basket. When going from C-C and there is no pressure in the back court get to the FTLE. Be ready for plays at the ring in transition.

1. Mirror the ball in the Lead Position.

2. Officiate with a “Big Picture Mentality” and officiate as many players as possible in your primary coverage areas.

3. When the ball swings opposite of you, start to close down.

4. When rotating look over your shoulder and be aware of match-ups and action areas.

5. Do not rotate on immediate jump shots, drives to the basket, swing and entry passes.

6. Lay off plays at the rim opposite of you. The trail and center have to officiate these plays.

7. Pick up secondary defenders as quick as possible.

8. Officiate defender to defender.

9. Identify defenders, for example are they attempting to take a charge, protect the rim; or block the shot. 

​10. When rotating, take a “peek” at the shot clock and game clock at the far end of the floor. 

1. A1 is out of bounds when they touch the floor or any object on or outside a boundary. T-F

2. In question 1, an object is not a player or person by rule. T-F

3. A1’s is dribbling and their dribble is interrupted, A1’s Head Coach requests a time out. The Trail Official denies the request for a time out. T-F.

4. Any ball that rebounds over a rectangular back board  is out of bounds. T-F

5. Any ball that enters the cylinder from below and passes through the basket is considered a violation. T-F














Answers:
1. True- 7-1
2. True-7-1.
3. True- 5-8-3-a.
4. True- 7-1-b.
​5. True- 9-4.