Transcript BASKETBALL REFEREES PRE
BASKETBALL REFEREES PRE-GAME CONFERENCE
Sodertalje, Scania Cup 2013
Introduction
The purpose of a good pre-game conference is to understand how officials can help each other A good pre-game with your partners will reduce the risk of mishaps on the court Crew Chief should run the pre-game Use Game Board when needed
General concepts (1)
Importance of the game New rules and interpretations if any Eye contact – on every dead ball situation – as much as possible Substitutions
General concepts (2)
Violations Hand checking Off-ball coverage Rough post-play Fights (expect unexpected)
General concepts (3)
Court coverage – areas of responsibility (work your primary but be aware what else is happening on the court) – – – – – – rotations press and transition fast breaks rebounding goaltending and basket interference 3pts shot
General concepts (4)
Fouls – switches – – – – – – double/triple calls TF, UF, DF and multiple fouls free throws freeze while your partner reports to the table avoid long distance calls if the number of fouls is lop-sided, be ready to answer if you are asked about by a coach or player
General concepts (5)
Communication with: – partners – – coaches players – table officials – commissioner – spectators
General concepts (6)
Time outs – find out regular or TV time out – talk about putting the ball back in play – observe the teams and table – talk about anything – restart on time
General concepts (7)
Official warning – bench control – very important – – delay of the game flopping Personal warning – all mentioned above – shirts inside shorts
General concepts (8)
End of playing time – last possession signal – – – last shot responsibility wave your hands immediately if you are sure 200% and not going to count it don’t make any signal if you are not sure
General concepts (9)
On the court – same outfit including whistles – – meet table officials and coaches forgot something?
After the game – shake your hands or run away – leave the court together