1. A-1 obtains a rebound at Team B’s basket. A-1 throws a pass and the ball is intercepted by airborne B-5 in their front court and B-5 lands in the back court. Is this a back court violation? Yes or No.

2. Same scenario as question 1, but airborne B-5 comes down with one foot in the front court and then steps into the back court. Is this a back court violation? Yes or No.

3. Same scenario as question 1, but airborne B-5 comes down with both feet in their front court and then steps into the back court. Is this a back court violation? Yes or No.

4. A-1 is dribbling the ball in their front court. A-1 ends their dribble and passes the ball to A-3 who leaps from their backcourt catches the ball while in the air and lands in their front court. Is this a back court violation? Yes or No.

5. Team A has a throw-in in their front court. Thrower-in  A-1 throws the ball to A-2 who is straddling the division line. Is this a back court violation? Yes or No.











1. No- 9-9-3.
2. No-9-9-3.
3. Yes-9-9-1.
4. Yes- 9-9-1 and  4-35-3.
5. No- 4-4-1. 
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Sequencing and Guidelines

Player in Triple Threat- Find feet of the offender and then their pivot and then the waist of the defender.

Player in Early Offense- Waist of Defender, feet and pivot of offender.

“3” point shot- Screen- Line- Defender.

Jump Shot - Up- Down-Rebound and AIM small- Miss small.

Guideline Jump Shot - “Lifting Principle”- If defender’s hand is at the wrist or below and makes contact on the shooter it likely should be a foul. Above wrist- Defender’s hand on top of Offender’s Hand- Legal

Guideline Jump Shot- If the defender jump first they usually foul, if they jump second, they usually contest the shot.

Blocked Shots and Passes Contested
Ball + Body Usually = No Call.
Body + Ball= Foul.


Rebounds:
Possession Consequence. Patient Whistle.
Clean-Up. Immediate Whistle.
Lines- Path of Least Resistance:

Push-Offs by Dribbler:
Elbow breaks wrist and makes contact, foul on dribbler.
Push off and the defender loses balance and cannot recover, foul on defense.

Clamps:
Look for player with straight arm, they are usually being fouled. Not only done on rebounds. Its done in post play and by dribblers.

Flops: Fool the Ref.
Defender lands on back side usually a flop.
Defender lands on their back and contact is made, it has to be adjudicated.
Head “bobs” by dribbler. Flops
Defender chin going back before contact on a block/charge scenario. Flop
Rebounders pretending to be pushed.

Officiating Defense:
70% - 30% Concept.
L-T- No pressure in the back court, find the demeanor of the defense.

Eyes:
T-L- Find the last defender, or the defender that can hurt you the most.
L- Drives coming at you. Find the secondary defender as quick as possible.
T-S(C)- Big Picture- Top of Eyes, Moving Players.

Discipline:
1. Keep game moving.
2. Heat of Moment - Move on.
3. Disrespect, unsporting conduct, must handle cannot avoid.
4. Permit Unsporting Conduct, you promote it.
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1. On a correctable error scenario, points scored, time consumed and additional activity that may occur before the recognition of the error shall not be nullified? T-F.


2. An appeal for a correctable error may be made by the following:

A. Head Coach.

B. Table Official.

C. Game Official.

D. Standby Official.

E. All of the Above.

F. B, C and D.


3. When a player does not have the ball and is looking over their  shoulder to receive a pass, the defender must give the offensive player without the ball , 1-2 strides to be in a legal guarding position? T-F.


4. Thrower-In A-1 has the ball out of bounds for a AP throw-in. B-2 fouls A-2  and Team A is not in the bonus. The trail official rules on the foul and instructs the scoring table not to turn the AP Arrow? T-F.


5. Thrower-In A-1 has the ball out of bounds for a AP throw-in. A-1 violates on the AP throw-in. The trail official rules on the violation and instructs the scoring table to turn the AP Arrow towards Team B? T-F.



Teaching Points:

1. Be aware of the bonus at all times. Make sure fouls are always put up on the score board. Make sure all fouls count towards the bonus. Remember an indirect technical foul on a Coach does not count towards the bonus.


2. Review Rule 2-10- Its an awareness rule.

3. Officiate 70% defense and 30% offense.

4. Review when an AP throw-in ends.

5. Be ready for the unexpected.









Answers:

1. True- Rule-2-10-5.

2. F- 2-10-2 and 3.

3. True- 4-23-5.

4. True- 6-4-5.

5. True- 6-4-5”

1. Remember to report atypical plays to the commissioner.
2. Remember to report technical fouls to the commissioner.
3. Remember we are a team, encourage and help one another.
4. Do not argue with coaches and players.
5. Do not talk to any spectators.
6. Treat all administrators with the utmost respect.
7. Call identical plays at each end of the floor.
8. New Mechanic- On last second shot scenarios following a time out and prior to any last second play, the referee may position crew members on the court ( L, T, C,) to obtain the best possible outcome.
9. Let Plays start develop and finish to the basket.
​10. When going from T-L, find the last defender or the defender that can hurt you the most.

1. Let’s cut down on double whistles in the lane. Give Lead first crack on plays to the basket.
2. Let Plays start/develop/ finish to the basket.
3. In “3” person, the Trail and Center must be side line oriented. We are getting on the court to much and walking into “stacks”.
4. The Lead in “3” person has to find reasons to rotate.
5. In “2” person, the Lead has to go ball side.
6. Officiate 70% defense and 30% offense.
7. Remember verticality occurs mainly around the basket.
8. If you have a closed look, lay off of the play. Work at this.
9. The Lead has to work a ‘tad” wider on plays to the basket.
10. Make sure we are cataloging plays at each end of the floor.

Just a reminder, it is a nice gesture on the part of a host institution to provide towels and water for you in the locker room , but it is not required. Moving forward, please put a towel in your roller bag and take a bottled water with you as well as a snack. Clean up locker rooms when you leave, remember we are guests at these institutions.

Bench of Decorum is a major point of emphasis. How do you address it?

1. Make sure coaches are in the box.
2. Focus on deescalation, Rule / Mechanic based explanations and consistent enforcement of Bench Decorum.
3. A behavioral warning is a great tool. 
4. A technical foul is a tool as well its not a weapon.
5. Remember we are a team.

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Discussion Points:

1. Court Coverage.
2. Jump Ball Procedures.
3. Out of Bounds Coverage.
4. Switching.
5. Rotation -3 person, Ball Side-2 person.
6. Above Ring Coverage.
7. Free Throw Procedures.
8. Double Whistle Procedure.
9. Press Coverage.
10. Delay Coverage.
11. Injured player procedure.
12. Blood Procedures.
13. Shot Clock Scenarios.
14. Rebound Coverage.
15. Closely Guarded Coverage.
16. Last Second Shot Coverage.

​At least 15 minutes in length. Do it for all games. Your game will improve immensely.

If a player is going for a loose ball and an opponent dives or throws their body, which changes the direction of the player going for a loose ball, this must be considered illegal contact and a foul ruled. If a player is in possession of a loose ball and an opponent dives on top of that player , a foul must be ruled. This can be a tough play, don’t be swayed by the audience on this play. This is a freedom of movement play. Encourage aggressive play, but enforce rough play. There is a huge difference and they are not similar. 

1. Email or call your partner 24-48 before your game.
2. Look at your assignments weekly and start to prepare for travel.
3. Arrive at game site , 45 minutes before the game. 
4. Dress business casual to games. T-Shirts, sweat suits and other such casual wear should not be worn,
5. The #12 uniform, IAABO Jacket, IAABO Shirt, MPSSAA patch for MPSSAA games, black trousers, black socks, black shoes.
6. Be certain that your uniform is properly clean presentable for all games.
7. Wedding bands and medical alerts bracelets may be worn.
8. Pack an extra pair of trousers and jersey in your bag.
9. Carry a spare whistle in your pocket as well as a handkerchief.
10. Have your Rule Book, Case Book and Manual with you. Leave it in the locker room when officiating the contest.