2015-2015 Interpreter Page (EOY)

CVBOA Interpreter: Jerry Stone

Information provided below by Jerry, if you have any questions (provide your best guess with answer & a rule reference), please feel free to e-mail at gestoneiii@aol.com

NOTE: Most recent information provided at top of page, click on "Link to PDF" to print, browser back button to return to Central Hub:

1. CVBOA Reminder Test #4 [posted 2/2/2016]

2. The Pain of Distraction [posted 1/30/2016]

3. CVBOA Reminder Test #3 [posted 1/27/2016]

4. Important Mid-season Message from Interpreter [posted1/17/2016]

5. CVBOA Reminder Test #2 [posted 1/17/2016]

6. Uniform Rule Reminder [posted 1/14/2016]

7. January 10th Meeting Notes (Link to PDF) [posted 1/11/2016]

8. Flagrant Video Clip (See VIDEOS tab) [posted

1/11/2016]

9. CVBOA Reminder Test #1 [posted 1/3/2016]

10. Headband Clarification (Link to PDF)

[posted 12/26/2015]

11. Video Clip Plays [posted 12/12/2015, links below -

also available on VIDEOS tab]

12. NBA Plays - Officiating Tips for Any Level [posted 12/8/2015]

13. December 6th Meeting Notes (Link to PDF) [posted 12/5/2015]

14. CVBOA Fight Protocol (Link to PDF) [posted 12/5/2015]

15. Important Pre-season Information: Representing Board 90, FT admin, Uniforms, Mechanics (Link to PDF) [posted 11/22/2015]

16. Correctable Errors (Link to PDF) [posted

11/22/2015]

17. 2015/16 CVBOA Fall Clinic - Points of Emphasis (Link to PDF) [posted 11/12/2015]

18. 2015/16 NFHS Rules Changes, Points of Emphasis (Link to PDF) [posted 11/12/2015]

CVBOA Reminder Test #4

1. The sideline is very near to the spectators. As a result, the official, prior to the throw-in by B2 warns A4 to move back and give the thrower some room. As soon as the ball is handed or bounced to B2, A4 moves right back to the boundary line in front of B2. Seeing this move the official blows his whistle and informs A4 to back up and allow room for the throw-in. This is the, Correct Incorrect decision by the official.

2. The official awards the throw-in to the wrong team. As soon as the ball is thrown in the official recognizes the error. No actual play on the ball has occurred. The official blows his whistle and awards the ball to the correct team. This is the, Correct Incorrect decision by the official.

3. Players A3 and B5 commit personal fouls against each other at the same time. The head coach for team B takes exception to the call and is charged with a technical foul. There will be no FT's for the double personal fouls and team A will be awarded 2 FT's and the ball at the division line as a result of the technical foul.

Correct Incorrect

4. During a dead ball a fight breaks out on the floor between A1 and B2. The head coach for team B rushes out on the floor. Each player is charged with a flagrant technical foul and ejected from the game. The head coach for team B is, by rule, ok. There are no FT's awarded because of the double flagrant technical foul's. The game is resumed with a throw-in, by the possession arrow, at the spot closest to the double foul. Correct Incorrect

5. A4 has established her right foot as her pivot foot. In the process of passing the ball to a team mate she lifts her right foot but holds onto the ball because no team mate is open. Eventually she shoots the ball before

returning the right foot to the floor. The Officials rule no violation; Correct Incorrect

6. A2 dives on the floor for a loose ball. He recovers the ball and slides 17 feet before coming to a stop laying on his back. He sits up and passes the ball to a team mate. The officials rule that A2 has traveled. The ruling is: Correct Incorrect

7. With .03 tenths of a second on the clock and the score A 53 - B 54, A5 catches an inbounds pass, turns and shoots, scores and is fouled on what appears to be the game winning goal. The officials confer and disallow the basket. Cannot catch and shoot with .03 or less on the clock. A5 will be awarded 2 FT's for being fouled on the shot. Correct Incorrect

8. With the ball in flight during a try by A1, B2 blocks the shot after it is released. The horn sounds ending the period. The blocked shot enters the basket following the sounding of the horn. The officials disallow the shot. Correct Incorrect

9. A3 throws a full court pass to A2 breaking for the basket. The coach for team A stands and request a time out. The official grants the time out. The pass sails over A2's head and goes out of bounds. The officials grant the time out and award the ball to team B due to the fact that

the pass from A3 to A2 could not be caught. The officials were: Correct Incorrect

10. The official, in team A's front court is struck by a pass from A2 to A5. The ball rebounds into team A's back court where it is recovered by A3. The officials rule no violation because the official caused the ball to go into back court. The officials were: Correct Incorrect

Answers - Case Book:

1. Incorrect 7.6.4 Situation C

2. Incorrect 7.6.6 Situation

3. Correct 8.6.3 Situation B

4. Incorrect 10.4.5 Situation B

5. Correct 4.44.3 Situation B

6. Incorrect 4.44.5 Situation B

7. Incorrect 5.2.5 Situation C

8. Incorrect 5.6.2 Situation A

9. Incorrect 7.5.3 Situation

10. Incorrect 4.4.4 Situation

VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV

It is possible for basketball referees to get into the same magical zone that players are sometimes lucky enough to find themselves in.

Officials can have a game, or stretch of games, where the game slows down and the players are positioned in just the right spots on the floor to give you the perfect angle to view the action.

Your whistle is seemingly hardwired to every foul and violation…It’s as if the coaches, players and spectators don’t even know you’re there.

But just as easy and mysteriously as you entered this zone of perfection, you can slide out of it, and often the reason for your ejection is rooted in distraction.

Allowing an external issue (work, family, health, etc.) or an internal factor (a problem with your partner, the timer or scorekeeper, a coach, player, spectator, etc.) can knock you off your game, and if the stars line up against you, the results can be disastrous.

For instance, B-1 fouls A-1 and puts Team A in the bonus.

However, after the officials deal with the disapproval of B-1 and Team B’s head coach, they resume play with a Team A throw-in and fail to award A-1 his/her merited free throws.

A-2 scores on the subsequent inbound, and while the ball is dead, the officials realize the mistake.

Now what? If you can manage to slow down your racing mind; is the information in there to properly rule on this sticky scenario?

So if you find yourself now, ‘out of the zone’ and feel the weight of a misstep bearing down on you; the key to getting back on track is to step outside of yourself.

Take a deep breath and force yourself to calmly process the situation.

Monitor and stack your thoughts as if you were an evaluator in the stands observing the action. You presumably have the knowledge to calmly remedy the situation, but with no skin in the game.

Now, if you noticed the error while Team A was still in control of the ball, you should have stopped the game and line the players up for A-1 to shoot the bonus free throw, and let play resume as normal.

If Team A committed a foul or violation while in control of the ball, and the correctable error was caught in time, A-1 would attempt the one and one

with no players in the marked lane spaces, and then the ball would be awarded to Team B for a throw in at the closest spot where the ball was located at the point of interruption.

However if Team A scored a goal, and the forces of basketball nature lined up in an ominous sequence, and you will pay a high price for this momentary lapse in concentration.

Team A’s goal will count, and A-1 will shoot a bonus free throw with no players in the marked lane spaces, and play will resume with a Team B throw in along the end line following the free throw(s).

This ruling punishes Team B for a mistake made by the officiating crew and/or the folks working the scorer’s table. It’s unfair, and your urge may be to unthread this knot with a scenario that is less punitive, particularly if it is at the end of a close game.

The REF 60 advice is to not try to dig your way out of a hole. Cut your losses and make the correct ruling. Do not compound your mistake by committing another one with a “split-the-baby” improvised ruling.

The game of basketball requires officials to often make nearly 100 decisions a game (remember, a decision to NOT blow your whistle is still a decision) and will call into question your judgement on most of them.

Your officiating avocation is hard enough; don’t put yourself in the cross-hairs with a mistake that can easily be avoided.

Stay away from the self-inflicted pain of distraction!

Rule Reference: NFHS 2-10-5

CVBOA Reminder Test #3

1. At the opening toss, Jumper A4, who is not capable of out jumping B2, is located in the correct half of their jump circle. Immediately prior to the toss jumper A4 turns and faces in the opposite direction in an attempt to confuse jumper B2. The official calls a violation on jumper A4. The official was: Correct Incorrect

2. When the whistle is blown, it causes the ball to become dead immediately.

Correct Incorrect

3. Team's A and B play four extra periods in order to declare a winner. The fourth extra period is considered to be an extension of the fourth period. True False

4. Substitutes become players when they enter the court. Correct Incorrect

5. The official bounces the ball on a throw-in to player B3. The ball is considered to be at the disposal of player B3 once the player touches the ball. Correct Incorrect

6. Both 0 and 00 are listed in the home book. This is legal. The restriction is that 0 and 00 may not be in the game at the same time. Correct Incorrect

7. It is illegal for bands or other forms of noise makers to be used during pre game, time outs, intermissions and post-game. True False

8. A player may extend their elbows as far as they can as long as they are holding the ball under their chin or body. Correct Incorrect

9. If the clock does not start on time, the official may use their count or other official information in order to make a correction. Correct Incorrect

10. The ball becomes alive when it is at the disposal of the thrower-in, the free throw shooter and when it is touched legally by one of the jumpers during the opening jump ball. Correct Incorrect

11. On the opening toss the clock is started when the ball is legally touched by

or possessed by one of the eight non jumpers. True False

12. During the opening toss but prior to the ball being touched by either jumper, player B5 moves off the jump circle. The official rules this to be a violation on player B5. Correct Incorrect

13. Jumper A3, legally taps the ball on the opening jump ball. The ball strikes the tossing official on the head and rebounds to Jumper B2. B2 passes the ball to B4 who is breaking down the floor for an uncontested lay up. The officials rule this to be a legal play and allows play to proceed. This ruling is: Correct Incorrect

14. On a shot by team A the ball is located within the cylinder above the rim when defensive player B3 makes contact with the rim. The officials rule basket interference and award the basket to team A. Correct Incorrect

15. During the throw-in procedure, player A1 is required to keep both feet over the three foot designated spot until the ball is released on the throw-in. If player A1 moves from the spot a traveling violation shall be called. Correct Incorrect

Answers:

1. Incorrect 6.3.8 Note

2. Incorrect 6.7.9 exception

3. True 5.7.3

4. Incorrect 4.34.3

5. Incorrect 4.4.7

6. Incorrect 3.4.3d

7. False Appendix Game Management # 10 Pg. 78

8. Correct 9.13.2

9. Correct 5.10.2

10. Incorrect 6.1.2

11. False 5.9.2

12. Incorrect 6.3.2

13. Correct 6.3.8

14. Incorrect 4.6

15. Incorrect 4.42.6 note

Message from Interpreter:

We talk all of the time about attention to details and having a system. Today (Jan 16) at the UR vs VCU game UR was discovered having 6 players in the game following a late game time out. Where as the final responsibility for this error falls entirely on the

Spiders, we all understand how this should not have happened. Especially in the last couple of minutes of a close game. This is a great example of how, even the best officials can make a mental or mechanical error. Attention to the small details can make or break us. The more intense the game, the tighter our focus. The more important the situation, the more we need to slow down. Don't allow the details that we can control to cause us problems. Simple things like is the arrow correct, is the clock starting and stopping correctly, who is the shooter, how many free throws, where is the throw-in spot, whose ball is it on the throw-in, can the thrower move, do we have the correct number of players in the game, who has the last shot ? We talked briefly in the last meeting on how to prevent errors by improving on our dead ball communication. Don't assume that everyone knows what is going on. Use this as a reminder, mistakes happen when we don't pay attention to our system.

CVBOA Reminder Test #2 (Jan 17, 2016):

1. A1, ahead of the pack, passes the ball towards A3. The ball strikes B5 on the knee and is recovered by B2. The officials rule this to be a

violation because the ball has made contact with part of B5's leg.

Correct Incorrect

2. Off the opening tap, center B2 taps the ball to B3 who is positioned in team B's front court. Realizing that she cannot fully control the ball off of the tap, player B3 leaps into the air and while over back court catches the tapped ball and passes it to B1 who is in the air leaping from team B's back court. B1 catches the pass and lands in team B's front court. The officials rule there is no violation because we cannot have a back court violation on the jump ball or a throw-in.

Correct Incorrect

3. Player A3 is dribbling the ball in back court. Realizing the official's count is approaching a ten second violation, player A3 releases a pass towards team mate A4 who is located in Team A's front court. The official's count reaches ten prior to the ball touching A4 but after the ball is released by A3. The official rules there is no violation because the ball was released by A3 prior to the count reaching ten.

Correct Incorrect

4. There are six types of warnings listed in the rule book. They are as follow:

* Preventive warnings to keep players from committing unnecessary fouls.

* Warnings for throw-in plane violations.

*Warnings to teams that may delay the game by huddling in the FT lane.

*Warnings for interfering with the ball following a goal.

*Warnings for players that may be boarder line violating the three second rule or a player going out of bounds for an unauthorized reason rule.

*Warnings for a teams failure to have the court ready following a time out.

Correct Incorrect

5. Whether the clock is running or stopped has no influence on the counting of a goal.

Correct Incorrect

6. In every situation, FT's that may be a result of a technical foul following the final horn shall be attempted as part of the overtime period or ignored.

Correct Incorrect

7. Continuous`motion applies to both tries and taps as well as free throws.

Correct Incorrect

8. Team B has a ritual whereas, following the opening toss, they remain standing until Team B scores their first basket. The head coach for Team A complains to the official concerning this activity prior to the game. The officials rule this to be legal as Team B is not creating an environment in determent to the game.

The officials are: Correct Incorrect

9. As a follow up to the previous question (#8). Even though the officials ruled there was no illegal activity, they did discuss the concern with the head coach of Team B prior to the start of the game. Team B continues the practice of standing

until the first basket is scored. The officials issue a warning to Team B and indicate that any further warnings could result in a Technical foul being charged to Team B.

The officials are : Correct Incorrect

10. For non-varsity games, all over time periods should be one half the time of a regulation period.

Correct Incorrect

11) If a player leaves the court for an unauthorized reason, the officials should delay their whistle until the player returns to the court and the official can fairly judge if there was an advantage gained as a result of the play.

Correct Incorrect

12) The only time that we cannot have a goal scored by a catch and shoot is if there is .03 of a second left in the period and an offensive player receives a throw-in from a team mate out of bounds and attempts a try for goal. The try would

not count, nor would there be a shooting foul if the player were fouled in the act.

Correct Incorrect

Answers:

1) Incorrect 9-4 Note

2) Incorrect 4-35

3) Incorrect 4-4-3

4) Incorrect 4-47

5) Correct 5-1

6) Incorrect 5-6 Exception 4

7) Correct Basketball Rules and Fundamentals # 17

8) Incorrect 10-4

9) Incorrect 10-4 Penalty

10) Correct 5-7-3

11) Incorrect 9-3-3; Chart Major Basketball Rules Differences Pg. 76

12) Incorrect 5-2-5

Uniform Rule Reminder:

January 10th Meeting Notes:

Mechanics:

1) Please use NFHS mechanics.

* Get to the site on time.

*Have a solid pre game conference.

*Pre game with the captains should be direct and to the point.

*Greeting to the coaches should be professional and not personal.

2) If we have players on the court we need to be observing them.

3) Emphasis in your pre game the importance of primary coverage and the role of the

off official. If you have the primary coverage on a play, that play is yours until the ball

changes status. Remain visually connected to the players involved until the play is over.

As the off official delay any judgement concerning contact, by the primary

defender, until the primary official has the opportunity to rule on the play.

* If the primary defender gets beat by the offensive player, you still have the

responsibility for any contact by the initial defender player. Don't give up on the play

because the primary defender gets beat.

* The Lead official should always be concerned about protecting the backside of the

Trail and Center officials.

* The Trail and Center officials need to protect the backside of the Lead official.

* By adopting this method of thinking it is easier to grasp the philosophy behind

officiating the secondary players and having more consistent court coverage.

* When calling fouls off the ball asks yourself, "Was the contact illegal or marginal". We

do not want to be calling marginal contact, especially off the ball.

Exception: The one time you may consider giving up primary responsibility is when the player turns and

goes away from you. Especially in the post area. Hopefully we can agree officiating from behind a player

hardly ever creates the best angle. This is also a classic example of "protecting the Lead's backside".

These types of plays must be discussed in your pre game.

Setting the possession arrow: It's not how, it's

not when, it's all about,

Who had the first possession. The arrow is then set towards their opponent.

*Following the initial setting of the arrow it is important to remember, the arrow is not switched on a throw

in unless the:

1) Throw-in is legally completed.

2) There is a violation by the player attempting the throw in.

* Communicate this to the official scorer and official timer during your pre game conference.

Correctable errors: Answer these questions

1) Is the error correctable ?

Yes-OK

No-Time out is charged

2) Has the clock started following the error ?

No- we can correct

Yes-Has the ball become alive twice following the clock starting ?

No-We can correct

Yes-Too late

3) Have we had a change in possession ?

No-we correct the error and play.

Yes-we correct the error and return to the spot in the game that we stopped play.

(this may result in the same team being awarded FT's and also getting the ball back to resume play).

Correctable errors are basically awareness situations, gone wrong. Almost every time we have a

correctable situation it happens because we are not aware of what is happening in the game.

*Are we in the bonus or double bonus ?

* Prior to a time out, if FT's are to follow, did we communicate to our partners all of the necessary

information prior to reporting the time out ?

*Coming out of a timeout do we know who the shooter is and how many shots we are going to award ?

* Was the foul a team foul ?

Fouls at the end of a period.

The decision, did the foul occur as part of the period that is ending or did the foul

occur following the horn ending the period.

1) As part of the period: Complete the penalty. If a throw in is involved and there is no

time to make the throw in, that part of the penalty goes away. We do not split a penalty.

Example: We do not shoot the FT's as part of the third period and make the throw in

award to begin the fourth period.

2) Following the period ending horn. The penalties are enforced as part of the next

period.

Exception: If we need to shoot FT's in order to play an OT period then we need to complete the

penalty phase.

* There is a possibility that we could have a correctable error involved. Remember, once we begin the OT

period, even if we correct an error, the OT period will be completed.

Goaltending

Legal try

Above the rim

Downward flight

Opportunity to go in

Basket Interference

Ball in the cylinder

Ball on the rim with the rim as it's base

Ball on or within the basket including the net

*A player cannot reach up through the basket and contact the ball

*A player may not break the rim away and have the rim contact the ball prior to resetting in its proper

position. However, if the rim re sets, and does not make contact with the ball, play on.

*There may be contact with the back board if the opponent is making an attempt to block a shot.

* If you rule a technical foul for contacting the back board, it is not an awarded basket if the ball fails to

enter the basket. The ball must go in on it's own.

Justify your free throws, especially when a potential "and one" is involved. Contact where no advantage

is gained is part of the game. Allowing the play to be completed can, more often than not, allow you to

pass on incidental contact. Contact must be illegal in order to be called.

Clock awareness is important. If there are corrections to be made to the game clock, the officials must

have definite knowledge.

Communicating and having a plan for the end of a period. Court coverage,

crew awareness, clock awareness, who is responsible, getting the best angle and if

needed does everyone have an opinion? If the crew has to get together that's ok. Better

to delay the decision than to miss the play. Last second shots are the one situation that

we cannot miss.

CVBOA Reminder Test #1 (Jan 3, 2016)

1. A1 is dribbling the ball on the perimeter. A3 cuts along the end line and goes out of bounds. The lead official immediately rules a violation on A3 for intentionally going out of bounds.

Correct Incorrect

2. B5 bumps A5 disrupting their freedom of movement as they are cutting across the lane. The center official no calls the play. This would be.

Correct Incorrect

3. A1 is shooting their last free throw. A1 releases the ball and B3 enters the lane and touches the ball on it's way up. The center official rules goal tending on B3 which results in the awarding of one point and a technical foul on B3.

Correct Incorrect

4. Player A1 is injured on a common foul. A1 can not shoot the FT's. Which of the following players is allowed to shoot the FT's.

a) any of the players on the floor

b) A1's substitute

c) Any player selected by the head coach of team B.

5. A1 and B1 are involved in a jump ball situation. The possession arrow is pointed towards team B. While B3 is standing out of bounds, with the ball in their possession, player A2 request and is granted a time out. The official was.

Correct Incorrect

6. During a try by A3, a violation is called on B3 for leaving the court for an unauthorized reason. The attempt by A3 is successful. The official ignores the violation because the attempt by A3 was successful.

Correct Incorrect

7. A2 attempts a shot. The ball strikes the rim and rebounds over the back board. The official rules this to be a violation on the offensive team.

Correct Incorrect

8. A4 is standing still tossing the ball from hand to hand. B3 applies pressure to player A4. A4 tosses the ball over the head of B3, runs around B3 and catches the toss. A4 does not dribble the ball after the catch. A4 passes the ball to A5 who shoots and scores. This is a legal play.

Correct Incorrect

9. The score is tied with three seconds remaining in the game. A2 is fouled and is given a one and one. A2's first attempt is missed. B5 grabs the rebound and attempts an unsuccessful game winning shot. During the intermission the official scorer informs the officials that the last foul was actually team B's tenth of the half. The officials rule that since the OT period has not started A2 will be allowed to shoot the remaining FT. A2 makes the shot. The officials were correct in allowing the FT.

Correct Incorrect

9(b). The officials also rule the game is.

a) Over

b) we will play the OT because of the tie score at the end of regulation.

10. While A2's try for goal is in flight, the horn indicating the end of the period sounds. The attempt is touched on the way up by B5. The ball continues towards the basket and enters after the horn has sounded. The officials rule the basket counts, even though it was touched by the defensive player. The official is.

Correct Incorrect

1. Correct 9.3.3

2. Incorrect 10.6.1

3. Correct 9.12.1 Pen. 10.3.9

4. b 8.2

5. Incorrect 5.8.3 a&b

6. Incorrect CB 9.3.3 D

7. Correct 7.1.2

8. Incorrect 4.4.4.3 c

9. Correct 2.10 1 Sit. B

9(b) a-game is over

10. Correct 5.6.2 Sit. B

Read the Basketball Rules Fundamentals Rule Book Page 74

Headbands

There seems to be some questions related to headbands vs a hair control device. The confusion seems to be related to materials, including prewrap that may be used in the same manner as a standard one piece headband.

Hopefully the following information will clear up any questions.

1-HEADBANDS are defined as ANY material that goes COMPLETELY around the head (circular or tied). If the band goes completely around the head it must meet all size and color specifications as defined by rule. 3.5.4

Material including pre-wrap is LEGAL.

1-It must be tied if it is not one continuous piece of material.

Exception: a hair control device.

2-There may be a knot but there may be NO EXTENSIONS past the knot.

3-An item that is tied is considered to be continuous. Therefore, it must meet size and color specifications as defined by the headband rule.

A HAIR CONTROL device is defined as any item that does NOT go continously around the head.

*** ALL items that are used must meet specifications including safety factors as defined by rule.

*** If we take care of any questionable equipment issues during pregame warm ups we should be able to eliminate any confusion with players or coaches.

Video Clip Plays - Click Link Below to View (use back button to return to this screen)

1. Foul (on the shot)

2. No Illegal Screen - No Contact

NBA Plays - Officiating Tips for Any Level (click on links, close window to return to Central

Hub)

On this play, the slot should stay with primary defender as the match up remains competitive (reaches in on drive). The lead will pick up the secondary defender and see the A to B movement. The slot should use a cadence whistle if play goes uncalled by lead.

http://dmmx2.nba.com/videourlredirect?&project=/bballops/bballops_Mechanics_Pre_Season_clip_01

On this drive down the lane that originates in the slot’s primary, the slot will stay with the primary(back-side)defender, and the lead will officiate the secondary (help)defender on the block/charge and have a primary whistle. Slot will use cadence whistle if gone uncalled by lead. Do not show a signal early from the slot.

http://dmmx2.nba.com/videourlredirect?&project=/bballops/bballops_Mechanics_Pre_Season_clip_02

On this base line drive that originates on slot side, the lead should officiate the secondary defender while slot stays with primary defender. The lead will pick up

the secondary defender’s A to B movement and have a primary whistle.

http://dmmx2.nba.com/videourlredirect?&project=/bballops/bballops_Mechanics_Pre_Season_clip_03

On this slot side drive with multiple defenders that leads to a block/charge call, slot will officiate primary defender until the matchup is no longer competitive. Lead will pick up secondary defender early, position at inside lane line and stay connected to this drive. LEAD will have the primary cadence on the block/charge

http://dmmx2.nba.com/videourlredirect?&project=/bballops/bballops_Mech_add_02

On this slot side drive there is only one defender in slot’s primary. Slot will have primary cadence on this play.

http://dmmx2.nba.com/videourlredirect?&project=/bballops/bballops_Mech_add_01

December 6th Meeting Notes:

General Reminders:

2-person Time Out positions-Official with the ball at the throw in spot.

Official without the ball 30 second TO, bottom of the jump circle. 60 second TO, top of the circle.

3-person Time Out positions-See NFHS Mechanics Manual Page 94.

15 second warning horn-blow whistle, indicate first horn, return to your position.

*If the crew needs to communicate, go to the ball.

*Never put the ball in play without checking with your partner.

Time out request:

Coaches and players request time outs. Officials grant time outs. Time out requests are NOT automatic.

Simply because a time out has been requested does not mean the time out will be granted.

*If you are involved in officiating a situation, continue to officiate. When the time is convenient acknowledge the request.

* Make sure that a player on the team requesting the time out has possession of the ball or the opposition

does not. A ball that is pinned to the floor is not considered to be in the possession of a player. Too often we do not follow the golden rule before granting the time out....Always find the ball.

*Remember, if the request comes during a scrum for the ball, allow the official closest to the scrum to control the request.

Warnings:

By rule, there are four situations that justify a warning:

*Throw in plane violations.

*Huddles during FT situations.

*Interfering with the ball following a goal.

*Failure to have the court ready for play following a time out.

All other situations are either legal or illegal.

Remember, the more you warn, the more you have to continue to warn. Just enforce the rules. Players and coaches will adjust.

Officiating Reminders:

An effective official:

*Is always changing the width of their field of vision.

*Moves to improve their "line of sight" and maintains the best angle. .

*Allows their partner(s) to officiate.

*Understands their primary and secondary coverage area.

*Calls similar plays, similar ways.

If the ball is in your Primary Coverage Area(PCA) you must narrow your field of vision and focus on the offensive and defensive players involved in the immediate action. Your primary attention should be to

a) identify the pivot foot of the offensive player and

b) control any contact between the players involved in the play.

We must officiate competitive match ups.

If you are the off official, you need to broaden your field of vision so as to be aware of violations or fouls that may occur away from the ball.

Simple rules to follow:

Using the term "Home Base" as a reference point at which the official should start from, in general:

LEAD: 4-6 feet off the end line. If the ball is on your side keep your outside shoulder as wide as the ball. As the ball moves away begin to close down towards the FT lane line on your side. Simply closing down does not constitute a rotation.

CENTER: FT lane line extended. Working 2/3 feet either side. If in doubt dive low. If necessary control traps near the division line on your side. Be aware of the Lead's movement. If the Lead does not rotate across, you will need to go back to the FT line extended following your release from any trap situation.

TRAIL: Work below the 28' line, 2/3 steps on the court.Move on to the court more, if necessary.

Hints that will assists you in being more effective:

The majority of players are right handed.

Catalogue your calls and be consistent in your area.

Keep the game moving.

The Trail and Center should officiate plays that the Lead cannot see.

The Lead and the Center should officiate plays that the Trail cannot see.

Good officials control their area and allow their partners to do the same. It's called TRUST.

Remember:

*Control your PCA. Have an awareness of your secondary coverage area. If you are in the CENTER or TRAIL take a step in on the release of the ball on a shot.

*If the ball starts in your area, stay with the ball until it changes status. This is especially true if you are in the Center position.

TRAIL or CENTER. Very few situations will cause you to reach across the lane and make a call.

*Everyone has a specific duty during rebounding situations. If the shot is taken on the opposite side from your position, you need to focus on weak side rebounding. Static's have proven the majority of shots rebound long. The Center and Lead need to work

hard to insure that no advantage is gained on rebounding situations.

Rotation Tips:

On foul call the calling official goes table side. NFHS Mechanics Manual

*Do not rotate if all three officials are NOT in front court.

*Rotate for a purpose. Making the crew move for no reason is counter productive to being effective. Multiple rotations during the same possession cause more problems than they solve.

*A rotation consists of three distinct moves.

*Lead clears the lane.

Trail drops down to cover the area exited by the Lead.

*Center becomes free to move.

*A rotation has not occurred until the Lead official crosses the FT lane line on the Center's side of the court.

*If the Center cannot release, the Lead must be ready to make the adjustment in transition.

*It's possible to have two Centers. It's usually not good to have two Trails.

*Do not rotate: during an attempt

during an entry pass

during a dribble drive

*A crew that is working together allows each official to "do their job" . Whereas all fouls need to be called, one official does not need to be calling all of the fouls.

End of Game situations:

*Know the time and score.

*Be aware of the clock.

*Communicate, communicate, communicate.

The opposite official in three person and the trail official in two person is responsible for the attempt. No other official should have any reaction to the attempt, UNLESS, the responsibilities have been changed on the court and the entire crew is aware of these changes.

CVBOA Fight Protocol

First and foremost lets remember why we are at the school. We are there to officiate a basketball game. Not a fight.

Your first response will be to separate the combatants. Bad idea. Too many liability situations involved. The Head coach is allowed to enter the court to assist with control of their respective players.

Move away from the conflict and away from the crowd. Gravitate towards the table. Start taking numbers. Do not guess. If you are not sure as to the status of a player, do not include them in the penalty. We do not have the ability to review instant replay so it's impossible to get everyone. The school administrators, commissioner and VHSL officials will get it straight using the tape of the game.

Who goes and what happens:

Players involved in a fight are ejected.

For each individual participating in the fight.

Penalty- A Flagrant technical foul (ejection) + two shots and the ball.

If the situation involves only two participants, or an even number, we have a double flagrant technical foul situation. Report the fouls. Mark in the book that the players were ejected for fighting, the time on the clock and the score. Resume play at the point of interruption.

*If no team had possession of the ball you will need to use the possession arrow.

*If the number of participants is unequal we will need to shoot FT's and award the ball out of bounds for a throw in at the division line.

Any player leaving the bench area but not participating in the fight is automatically ejected from the contest.

(Be sure the player comes onto the floor. Simply standing up and taking a step forward does not constitute coming onto the floor)

Penalty-Only one Indirect Technical on the head coach, no matter how many players come off the bench. Two FT's + the ball.

If the number of players leaving the bench area is an equal number we would report the charged indirect technical foul on the Head coach and "if no other FT's are to be shot, return to the point of interruption.

*If only one team is guilty then we need to penalize that team.

*If no team had the ball we would revert to the possession arrow.

Any player leaving the bench area and becoming involved in the fight is ejected from the game.

Penalty-One Flagrant technical foul for each player leaving the bench area and participating. One indirect technical foul charged to the Head coach for each player leaving the bench and participating.

Penalty-Two FT's for each player leaving the bench and participating in the fight.

*The number of technical fouls may be equal thus creating a double technical foul situation. As long as the fouls are equal there should be no FT's taken. Enforce the penalty and return to the Point of Interruption.

*If the fouls are not equal, we need to shoot the odd FT's and award the ball to the shooting team out of bounds at the division line.

*Remember, we can have a possible coaches ejection depending on the number of players involved.

Prior to leaving the facility the Referee shall:

Collect the following information:

Players full name involved.

The player's number.

Time and score.

Contact the commissioner. If you leave a message, be specific on your reason for the call.

The crew should not:

Discuss the situation with anyone other than the Director of Athletics.

Discuss any potential penalties.

Pass any judgement or discuss anything involving the participants involved in the

altercation with anyone other than the above underlined individuals.

Important Pre-season Information:

After more than 40+ years of officiating I have come to the realization that at least one of the following observations is applicable to a small group of officials within almost any officiating organization.

1) There are many officials that watch the pre season online clinics. Many become better because they pay attention. Some don't pay attention or they just don't care.

2) There are many officials that attended pre season clinics sponsored by their organization. They pay attention to the information and their skills improve. Some don't attend, don't pay attention, don't improve or they just don't care.

3) The majority of officials have read the rules, case and mechanic manual. They constantly seek information and attempt to improve their knowledge of the rules and mechanics. Some

hardly ever read the information or they just don't care.

4) Many have read and reviewed the information provided by their organization for the same reasons as stated in #3. Some just don't care.

5) The majority of officials go out every night and work hard, try to do what's right, hold themselves to a high standard and represent the organization with pride. Some don't.

For those of you that go out there every night and do your job to the best of your ability. Thanks ! For those that don't complain about your schedule, Thanks !

To the many that travel long distances to work games that if given the opportunity no one would select to work. Thanks !

For those that discuss plays, ask questions and do your best to "do it the right way". Thanks !

For those of you that attempt to do it by the book so that the next crew doesn't have to solve problems that you created. Thanks !

To those of you determined on doing it " your way, no matter what" or "you just don't care."

You are making it hard on the rest.

Only you know which category you fall into.

Pre Season Scrimmage Observations

Free Throw Situations:

Please read Case Book Situation 8.6.1Situation: (Case Book Page 62)

Officials Provide Erroneous Information

Here is a situation that is not covered clearly in the rule or case book.

A1 is lined up in the lane space next to FT shooter B3.

We know the following: * The defensive team MUST line up in the designated spaces nearest the end line.

* The other spaces (alternate) and may be occupied by choice.

* No more than 4 defensive players.

* No more than 2 offensive players.

* Players lined up on the lane spaces may enter the lane on the release of the ball by the FT shooter.

* The FT shooter and all other players outside of the three point arc, and behind the FT line extended may enter the restricted space upon the ball touching the rim or the back board.

* What is not covered clearly is what happens when the defensive player lined up closest to the FT shooter breaks the plane of the FT line (shooter's line) prior to the ball touching the rim or the back board.

If this occurs, the correct call, would be a "delayed call because the violation is a defensive violation".

If the defensive player were to contact the shooter the contact should be called a foul.

Rational: The defensive player is restricted from entering the shooters space until the ball touches

the rim or the board. Moving into the shooter's space is illegal and any contact with the shooter is deemed to be illegal.

Team Member's Equipment and Apparel

First and foremost, scrimmages must be officiated "as close to possible" as a regular season game. That means, we do not set aside rules because it's a scrimmage.

Please read Rule3Section 5Article3.

Arm and Leg Sleeves, Head Bands, and Wrist Bands

Players are allowed to wear ONE color. Black, White, Beige or the predominant color of their JERSEY. Once a color is selected, all players MUST, if worn, wear the same color.

One color, same color, every player, all items. This is not confusing. Enforce the rule.

Exception: if a hair control device does NOT go completely around the players head, that device does NOT fall under Rule 3 Section 5 Article 3. If the players are allowed to participate illegally in a scrimmage, what's going to happen in two

weekswhen an official says differently. Players should not be allowed to warm up dressed illegally. It's the same as wearing jewelry, They do not have to take it off, they are allowed to have a seat on the bench and not participate.

* Tee shirts are different. They MUST be a single solid color similar to the torso of the jersey. There are NO choices......SIMILAR COLOR TO THE TORSO OF THE JERSEY.

Mechanics

Time out Position and first horn mechanic:

Mechanics Manual Page 56 Resuming Play 1,2,3,4 and 5.

We do not remain at the location of the team huddle following the first horn. Following notification to the bench that the first horn has sounded we should move to our proper position. Still being aware of the movement, or lack of, by the teams.

Last shot responsibilities:

Two person-Trail

Three Person-Opposite

*Exception-if the crew has changed the responsibilities prior to the last shot.

It is important to remember: if the responsibilities have been changed, they should remain changed unless changed back. Do not assume the crew is on the same page.

Inside of the last minute:

Someone in the crew has to be aware of the time remaining. The crew needs to acknowledge the awareness of the impending last shot. If in the last minute of play the ball becomes dead, the responsible official should indicate their "last shot responsibility" as the crew makes eye contact prior to the ball being put back into play.

Remember: Time and score are important. Better OT than cheap foul off the ball being the determining factor in a win or loss situation. One crew member is responsible for the last attempt. The entire crew should have an opinion so, if needed, they can offer information if necessary.

"To be successful you don't have to be the best official in the organization. You just have to be the best official at your position during your game."

Correctable Error

Understand what the correctable errors are. 80% involve FT's.

* Awarding the wrong team the ball by the alternating possession arrow is not (by definition) a correctable error.

* Remember if you kick the awarding of the ball by the arrow, you make the adjustment that assures that you "never award the ball to the same team twice in succession."

* Adjusting the time This can only be done withobvious knowledge of the time ( + or - ) in question. Early in the game all officials should be aware of how efficient the timer is and if their reaction times are within reason.

Is the error correctable ?

NO.......issue over !

YES....Has the clock started ?

NO......no problems.

YES....have we had a second live ball.

NO......no problems.

YES....too late.

Last question: if we get this far............

Have we had a change of possession

NO......stop the game correct the error and play off of the correction.

i.e. line up the FT shooter..shoot the FT's and play off the make or miss.

YES....stop the game .....correct the error...go back to where you stopped the game. This may mean

that the same team gets the ball that benefited from the correction.

A book error can be corrected up until the final approval of the score by the officials.

* Placing the ball on the floor, following a time out or to begin a period is a crew decision. If we do our job correctly there should hardly ever be a problem with getting the teams on the floor. Don't go into the huddle but don't give up on a slow moving team following the first horn. If the problem remains be sure to speak to the captain concerning the possibility of the rule enforcement.

Remember, it is the responsibility of the referee to inform the teams three minutes before the end of the half time break. Send a scorer, a team attendant, the timer, a game management person.....just get them out of the locker room on time.

2015/16 CVBOA Fall Clinic

Points of Emphasis

Referee have a structured pre-game conference.

During warm ups,it is more important than ever that we observe the players and their equipment. If we are going to correct something, it must be done prior to the players going to their bench for pre game introductions.The general rule is that we are on the floor at least fifteen minutes prior to tip off. In reality, if there are players on the floor, in organized warm ups, we need to be observing them. Inform Game Management that you need to know when the players come out to warm up. That includes both pre game and at half time.

(Remember by rule, it's thereferees responsibility to inform the teams at half time that it is time to return to the floor)

Setting the original arrow to begin the game. Who had the first possession ?

We don't care how, we just care who.

Traveling-Remember, a player may slide along the floor as they are attaining possession of the ball. There is no limit to the distance that they may slide.

The question is, what can they do once they come to a stop.

They may:

If on their back, they may sit up.

They may dribble and rise to their feet.

They may pass to a team mate.

They may shoot from that position.

They may lay unguarded for more than five seconds.

They may request and be granted a time out (if they have possession of the ball).

They may not:

Roll over.

They may not rise to their feet, without dribbling.

They may not be granted a timeout without possession of the ball.

* If there is a scramble on the floor, normally it's better to allow the official at the location of the scrum to react to time out request. In most situations, they have a better opinion as to if a player has control of the ball when time out is requested, especially if the request comes from someone away from the ball.

Normal traveling rules:

On a shot or pass, a player may lift their pivot foot but must release the ball prior to the pivot foot returning to the floor.

If a player begins their dribble, the ball must be released prior to the pivot foot leaving the floor.

A player falling to the floormay release the ball prior to contacting the floor. That would constitute their dribble.

A player rising to shootand releasing the ball due to a possible defensive block has traveled as they have lifted their pivot foot prior to beginning their dribble.

A player that has ended their dribbleand brings their pivot foot up under them in order to release a shot has traveled.

Throw-in spot:

Mechanicallywe should not put the ball in play on a throw-in without indicating to the player that it's a spot throw-in or that they can move.

When a spot throw-in occurs, the designated spot is three feet in width and has no limit in depth. The player must keep one foot over some part of the designated spot prior to the release of the ball.

*If there is a violation it should be called a spot violation not a traveling violation.

Remember, if there is a time out, the official with the ball should remain at the spot where the ball will be put in play. If a discussion needs to take place involving that official, go to the location of the ball.

In general, we do not need to have a discussion every time there is a time out. Our job is to have an official at the spot of the throw-in and the other official(s) observing the teams.

Awarding the ball to the wrong team.

On a throw-in:If discovered before the throw-in ends, blow your whistle and stop the play. Correct the mistake.

On a throw-in: once the throw-in is complete, it's too late.

On the possession arrow award: once the throw-in is complete, it's too late.

*Remember, if we award the ball on the possession arrow to the wrong team and the throw-in is completed we must change the arrow as we never award the ball by the PA to the same team twice in a row. This is not a correctable error.

Basket Interference/Goal Tending:

Ask yourself the question ? Was a shot involved in the initial contact by either team.

Yes:

Goal Tending

*Legal attempt.

*Above the rim.

*Downward flight

*Opportunity to go in.

No:

Basket Interference

*Touch the ball while the ball is in the cylinder.

*Touch the ball or any part of the basket while the ball is on or within either basket.

*Reach up through the rim and touch the ball either in or outside the cylinder.

*Pull a moveable rim down so that it contacts the ballbefore it returns to it's original position.

*Remember, it is not illegal to pin the ball against the back board if it is on the way up. As long as the ball is outside of the cylinder.

Kicking-Must be intentional. Any part of the leg.

Inadvertent whistle:

First and foremost wehave stopped the game.

If on an attemptthe ball remains alive until one of the following happens:

If the ball goes in. The basket counts and the opposition is awarded the ball for an end line throw-in.They may run the end line.

If the attempt fails, because possession ended on the attempt, the ball becomes dead when it ceases to have the opportunity to go in. The ball will be awarded out of bounds using the possession arrow.

If on a non attempt, the ball will be awarded out of bounds based on the last team in control of the ball. If on a non attempt, the ball becomes dead immediately.

Three tenths of a second:

When play is resumed with a throw-in or free throw and three tenths (.3) of a second or less remains on the clock, a player MAY NOT gain control of the ball and try for a field goal. In this situation, only a tap can score.

*If a player gains control, shoots and is fouled on the attempt with less than.3, it would be a common foul. Throw -in or bonus FT's.

*If a player taps the ball with less than .3 and is fouled, the foul would be a shooting foul as it is legal to score on a tap. Thus, if the tap is missed the player fouled would be awarded two FT's.

Read Case Book Plays: 5.2.5.A, 5.2.5.B and 5.2.5 C.

Mechanic Reminders:

# 8 Visible Counts-shoulder height, arm should be parallel to the floor.

# 17 Three point attempt, up not out.

# 37Team Foul-Fist, followed by the "punch mechanic" indicating a team foul has occurred.

# 36 Player Control-Is not the punch signal. Fist raised followed by the hand behind the head.

Remember, you need to score or negate the basket at the spot of the foul. Eliminate any question as to if the basket is good or not before reporting to the table. You still need to begin your communication to the table by either scoring or negating the basket.

Procedure for informing a disqualified player:

Inform the Head Coach- signal the Timer to start the 20 second clock (warning horn with 15 seconds left)-inform the player who is now bench personnel.

On an "and one" there should be no second whistle when counting the basket. One whistle per foul is enough.

As a reminder, contact on a shot, especially if the shot goes in, does not constitute a foul. Make a contact play on a shooter justify a free throw. Protect the shooter but don't have a foul every time the shooter gets bumped. Just be consistent.

We are required to use a lanyard.

If the crew is not using a timing devise, stop acting as though you are starting an imaginary timing devise.

Last shot:

2 person-Trail

3 person-Opposite

* unless the crew has made an adjustment prior to the last shot to switch responsibilities

(Remember, only one official should be indicating if a period ending attempt is good. The official that is responsible for the shot).

Referee have some form of a post game conference. There doesn't need to be a half hour review of the game. Pick out a couple of things that the crew could have done better and discuss them.

2015/16 NFHS Rules Changes

Who is considered to be a ball handler ?

When any Player (including a post player)-receives the ball, they are

considered to be a ball handler.

Therefore- all fouls outlined should be in effect.

* one hand continuously

* alternating hands continuously

* two hands

* placing an extended arm bar on a player

The restriction of movement, displacement of or contact that causes a

player to stop or change in direction (especially) in control of the ball must

be called.

A new signal used to indicate that a player may move along the end line.

2015-16 Editorial Changes

Commemorative/memorial patch - 4" square, cannot be a number, located

above the neckline or in the side insert.

Head bands, Wrist bands, Sleeves, Tights

Arm sleeves, knee sleeves, lower leg sleeves and tights are permissible.

Anything worn on the arm or leg is considered to be a sleeve.

EXCEPT- a knee brace.

Head band - 1-crown of the head "2"

Wrist band - 1-below the elbow "4"

BLACK-WHITE-BEIGE-PREDOMINATE COLOR OF THE JERSEY.

The same color for each item and for all players.

We do not care which one they select. As long as they meet the above

criteria.

2015/16 NFHS Points of Emphasis

Rebounding

Lots of examples (read them). Bottom line, we must stop watching the ball

and call the foul when either player displaces an opponent in order to gain an

advantage. We MUST see the entire play.

Post play

It is legal for the offensive and defensive players to touch one another when

BOTH are maintaining their LEGAL-ESTABLISHED positions.

The DISPLACEMENT of any player is rarely, if ever legal.

Even more important now that the rule clearly includes the post player with the

ball to be treated as a ball handler.

Protecting the Free Throw Shooter

Players along the Free Throw lane may enter the lane on the release.

The Shooter enters the lane when the ball touches the rim or the back board.

All other players located outside the three point line and behind the free

throw line extended are treated the same as the shooter- RIM or Back Board.

NFHS Mechanics and Signals

No excuses....You are receiving a new Mechanics Manual. READ IT !

Approved NFHS Mechanics

Enforce the rules as written and follow the manual as written.

Social Media-Officials should NOT post anything on social media regarding

game assignments or rulings during a game.

Officials equipment includes a BLACK LANYARD.

Pg.51 and Pg. 86 indicate that communication with the table should be as

follows:

* Verbally slowly state the color of the player's jersey committing the

foul.

* Visually indicate the number of the player who fouled with a ONE HANDED

signal. Extended straight out in front of your body.

* Give a verbal and visual signal indicating the nature of the foul using the

appropriate NFHS signal.