1. A player control foul is a common foul. T-F.
2. A player control foul occurs when a player is in player control, or by an airborne shooter. T-F
3. A1 is dribbling the ball and accidentally dribbles the ball off of their leg. The ball becomes loose on the floor and A1 is trying to regain possession. A1 fouls B1. This is a loose ball foul and B1 will shoot the bonus. T-F
4. A1 passes the ball to A2, while the ball is in flight, A3 pushes off B3.  This is a team control foul on A3. If Team B is in the bonus, Team B will attempt free throws. T-F
5. A1 is performing a throw-in, A2 pushes B2, team B is in the bonus. Team B will shoot the bonus. T-F



Answers:
1. True- 4-19-6.
2. True- 4-19-6.
3. False- 10-Penalty.1.b
4. False- 10-Penalty.1.b
5. False- 10-Penalty.1.b.
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1. Keep your games moving, when you have a traveling, double dribble, out of bounds, team control foul, player control foul, get the ball back into play. Don’t rush, sweep the floor.

Note:
”Sweeping the Floor”  is a concept used before administering a throw-in or free throw.

Do the following when “sweeping the floor” on a throw-in and free throw.
 A. Check your clock(s).
 B. Check the table for substitutions.
 C. Get eye contact with your partner(s).
 D. For a free throw, make sure the opponents are in the first spots. 


2. If you have a technical foul, no need to discuss:
A. Ruling Official report it to the table and go opposite the table. 
B. Off Officials get the calling official going in the right direction. 
C. After free throws, get ball back into play.
D. Trail Official please don’t appease the Head Coach that was just called for a technical foul. 

Talk to the Head Coach if needed when there is a dead ball and tempers have calmed down.

Note*- This procedure must be discussed in pre-game. 

“Running the Game”
A. Know your clock(s).
B. Know your throw-in spots.
C. Be aware of Substitutes.
D. Know when a team is in the bonus or double bonus.
E. Get the teams out of huddles, especially after a time out.
F. Go over disqualification procedures.
G. On free throws, hustle and keep the game moving, do not freeze free throw shooter. 
H. Know your penalties.
I. Know your procedures.
J. When the ball is dead be alive.
K. Know your shooter. 


In retrospect “Run The Game”, Don’t Let the Game Run You”. 

A1 attempts a try, the ball hits the ring and goes into the back court where A3 recovers it. The shot clock should be reset to :
A. 30 seconds.
B. 20 seconds


Answer:
30 seconds- 2-11.6.b.2- NCAA



A1 attempts a try, the ball hits the ring and the ball goes into the back court where A3 recovers it. The shot clock operator resets the shot clock to 20 seconds. A3 dribbles the ball over the division line and is in the front court. The shot clock is at 17 seconds. The trail official stops the clock and puts the shot clock at 27 seconds. Is this the correct procedure. Yes-No

Answer:
Yes

Where is the ball put in play in the above scenario?

A. Where the ball is at at the time of the whistle.
B. 28 foot line.

‘’Answer:
​B- Rule-7-3.1.d, 7-3.2.a- NCAA

On a held ball , you may blow your whistle and give the held ball signal( Old Mechanic), or you can stop the clock with an open hand and then give the held ball signal. 

1. A1 while holding the ball in the free throw lane, tries to back off B1 with a hip thrust. The Center Official rules a player control foul on A1. T-F

2. Player Control Fouls do not count as team fouls. T-F

3. Team Control Fouls do not count as team fouls. T-F

4. Double Fouls do not count as team fouls. T-F

5. A1 is cutting off the ball and B1 constantly waves in his face to block his vision. The Center Official rules a unsporting technical foul on B1. T-F















Answers:
1. True- 4-19-6, 10-7-1.
2. False-4-19-13.
3. False-4-19-13.
4. False-4-19-13. 
5. True-CB-10.4.6. Situation A, 10-4-6-d and Note. 

While basketball officials are supposed to be prepared for any situation that develops, it’s rare to find one who hasn’t been rattled or intimidated at least momentarily.  What separates a referee from an umpire is how the referee handles surprises. Look to crew members for additional information to get those early rulings correct and keep the game flowing smoothly. 

“3” point shot coverage- 2 person.

‘’The trail official will cover “3’ point shooters from their side of the floor to the free throw line extended on the other side of the floor. Once the ball goes below the free throw line extended, the Lead Official will pick it it up. 

The “3” point signal should be at 10 or 2 o’clock, try to give your indicator where the scorer can pick it up. 

Go over “3” point coverage in pre-game, if you have to correct a 3 point shot to a 2 point shot or visa versa, the official who is correcting, blow your whistle and state “2” points , or give touchdown signal. The off official after the correction is completed, get the ball back into play.  

Dynamics are very important in officiating. Team Officiating is a key to have a successful game. 

On fast breaks, the Lead Official must be ready to cover all “3” point areas and be ready to sequence “3” point shot scenarios.

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