If the Lead Official calls a rebounding foul on the offensive team and a team is not in the bonus, whether you are table side or away from the table, call the foul, report it and go back to the original spot, you will be the new trail, the other two officials will slide down the floor.

On free throws in the WCAC, IAC/MAC-  The trail official will be at the division line off the floor, for the 1st free throw  of “2”  free throws and the first two free throws for “3” free throws. For the final free throw, be at the 28 foot line. 

1. A1 is dribbling for “5” seconds in their front court and is closely guarded by B1. The trail official rules a “5” second closely guarded violation. T-F

2. A1 is fouled by  B1 in the front court. Team A is not in the bonus. Team A will take the ball out of bounds at the spot of the foul. T-F


3. A1 attempts a try with 27 seconds on the shot clock. The try is unsuccessful, A3 secures the rebound, the shot clock will reset to 20 seconds. T-F

4. A1 is dribbling the ball in their back court. A1 attempts to throw a pass and the ball is intentionally kicked in the back court. Team A will receive a new “10” second count. T-F

5. A Head Coach has 20 seconds to replace a disqualified player. T-F

6. In question # 5, if a head coach does not replace a disqualified player in 20 seconds, the head coach should be charged with a direct technical foul. T-F




Answers:
1. False- 9-14.1- NCAA
2. False- 7-3-.2.a- NCAA
3. True- 2-11.d.1- NCAA
4. True- 9-10- NCAA
5. True- 4-10.b.3, 
6. False- Warning 1st, after a warning its a technical foul, 4-10.2

1. A1 uses profanity directed to B1 before the jump ball. Team B will receive two free throws and the ball will be given to Team B at the division line. The AP Arrow will start when the ball is at the disposal of Team B for the first free throw. T-F

2. An airborne shooter is in player control. T-F

3. The possession arrow is a device located at the scorer’s table which is used to indicate the direction of a team’s basket for an alternating-possession procedure. T-F

4. A ball is at the disposal of the thrower-in, when the ball is handed to the thrower-in. T-F

5. A ball is at the disposal of the thrower-in, when its caught by the thrower-in after it is bounced to the player. T-F
















Answers:
1. False- 4-3-b.
2. False-4-1.
3. True-4-2.
4. True-4-4-7-a.
5. True- 4-4-7-b

1. On hard fouls, do not leave the play early. The calling official, go the player who was fouled. The off official, go to the player who fouled- show urgency. In a 3 person game, the third official well secure the perimeter and observe benches. Go over this in every pre-game.

2. Always know your shooter, especially after time outs. Off Official help with shooter and make mental note on who that is. 

3. On double whistles, get good eye contact, go towards the play, do not charge the play, go towards it with poise. In Secondary defender scenarios going to the basket, let the Lead have 1st “crack” on this play. Practice this concept in your recreation games.

4. When reporting a foul to the table, have a cadence to the table. 

5, Put the ball in the proper spots. There is a difference in the front court between MPSSAA and WCAC/IAC/MAC for fouls and violations.

6. Go over penalty situations in your pre-game.

7. Know the status of the ball at all times.

8. Know your clocks at all times.

9. Send any atypical plays for education to [email protected]

10. Show composure and poise.


If you do the following reminders, you will “run” the game and not “chase” the game. 

If you ever get stacked; or you are in a straight line, you need to recognize it and move to get out of it. 

If you are constantly walking into stacks in “3” person, when you are in the T and C, you probably are not starting out being side line oriented and being in staggered stances. Staggered Stances will help you with having quick feet and quick eyes. 


When you are watching tape, look at your positioning. If you have good positioning, your play-calling will get better and better. 


In the Lead, at times officials get to tight , when the ball is on the Lead’s side. Remember in the Lead, you want to officiate as many players as possible in your PCA. 

Half Time is 10 minutes. The officiating crew has to get to the floor at 3 minutes. That means, there is about 5-6 minutes to talk about situations in the 1st Half. The question is, what does the crew talk about?

Some Ideas:
1. How is the crew communication.
2. Have there been any formal or informal warnings.
3. How is the crew’s consistency.
4. Are there any atypical plays. 
5. Post Play
6. Perimeter Play
7. Team tendencies and Player tendencies.
8. Adjustments 
9. Table Personnel.
10. Overtime Procedures- Go over now, so we don’t have to do it  to start the OT Period.
11. Alternating Possession Arrow.
​12. Players who are in foul trouble.

​If there any more ideas please email them to me at [email protected].

1. If there is no pressure in the back court, get to the FTLE in the front court quickly.

2. If there is a 3 on 3 press in the back court, stay and help the trail officiate.

3. Don’t slide up the court going from C-C, your eyes are bouncing. Run up the floor and look over your  shoulder. 

4. On traps in the back court, help with the shot clock, when it comes to the 10 second count.

5. Take center side drives all the way to the basket, especially on breaks.

6. On fast breaks, stop at the FTLE, so you can be ready to officiate above the ring play. 

7. Be ready to officiate curl and crossing plays.

8. Remember you have weak side rebound responsibility.

9. Protect the Lead’s back side.

10. Officiate where the Lead and Trail cannot. 

1. Undershirts must be one color that is similar to the dominant color of the jersey. T-F

2. All edges of the undershirts must be hemmed. T-F

3. One visible manufacturer or school mascot logo/ trademark reference is allowed on undershirts. T-F

4. If the floor has a logo in the center of the court, that logo should not distract from the visibility of the division line or center circle. T-F

5. The score is Team A-63 and Team B-62 when the horn sounds to end the 4th quarter. Prior to the referee’s final approval of the final score, the Head Coach of Team A directs obscene gestures to the officiating crew. Handle the Situation?









Answers:
1. True- 3-5-6
2. True-  3-5-6.
3. True-3-6-1.
4. True- 1-3.
5. A technical foul is charged to the Head Coach, the free throws will be part of the preceding period. The results of the free throw will determine which team will win, or if the game will go into overtime. CB-2.2.4.Situation.A
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When do you stop the game for an injured player?
The official may suspend play when the ball is in control of the injured player’s team.
‘The official may suspend play when the opposing team completes a play.
The official may suspend play when necessary to protect an injured player.

Play -I- A1 is dribbling the ball up the floor and A3 is limping up the floor. The Center Official stops the game. Was the Center Official correct. Yes-No.

Play-II- A1 attempts a try that is unsuccessful, B3 secures the rebound and has a fast break, A3 is injured, the officiating crew delays their whistle until Team B completes their play. Is this permissible. Yes-No.

Play-III- A1 attempts a try that is unsuccessful, B3 secures the rebound and has a fast break, A3 on the rebound slipped and fell on their head. The officiating crew stops  play immediately. Was the officiating crew correct. Yes-No. 


Play-IV- A1 attempts a try that is unsuccessful, B3 secures a rebound and has a fast break. A3 is injured, Team B instead of attacking the goal, pull the ball out and start running a play. The officiating crew stops play immediately. Was the crew correct. Yes-No


All scenarios the answer is Yes- Review Rule-5- 2a-Note

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