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The pass mark is 80%. You will need to use the 2014 FIBA Official Basketball Rules, the 2014
FIBA Interpretations and 2010 FIBA Referee’s Manual for Two-Person Officiating.
Communication 1 The correct order to call a foul to the bench is:
colour of team, number of player, resulting penalty, type of foul committed.
number of player, type of foul, colour of team, resulting penalty.
colour of team, number of player, type of foul committed, resulting penalty.
type of foul, colour of team, number of player, resulting penalty.
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Under each picture write in the name of the foul being signalled. (each is worth ½
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Underneath each picture write in the name of the violation being signalled.
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14 A player does not like a referee’s call and he swears directly at the referee.
This should be a:
verbal warning. technical foul. disqualifying foul. report to the tribunal. 15 After this, the player then continues to swear at the referee and does not stop using
offensive language.
This should be a: verbal warning. technical foul. disqualifying foul. report to the tribunal.
Anticipation and Decision Making 16 The ball bounces on the ‘Out of Bounds’ line that surrounds the court:
this is considered inside the court so the referees should allow the game to play
on. this is considered outside the court so the referees should call the out of bounds.
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A player attempts a three-point shot. In doing so, his front foot touches the three-
point line. If the shot is successful the referee should: award three points as the line is considered as part of the three point area. award two points as the line is considered as part of the two point area.
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A personal foul is illegal contact by any player which causes a disadvantage to an
opposing player. True False
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A pass between teammates strikes a referee who is standing with one foot on the
sideline. The referee should: call an out of bounds, as the referee has part of his body touching out of bounds.
allow the game to continue as the ball did not touch a part of the court that is
out of bounds.
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A player who is dribbling comes to a jump stop (both feet land simultaneously). This
player may: choose which foot will become his pivot foot. not choose which foot will become his pivot foot.
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A defensive player places one hand on his dribbling opponent and impedes the
dribbler’s movement up the court without removing the hand. The referee should: call a foul immediately.
use his voice and say “no hands” to give the player an opportunity to avoid a
foul.
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The only way to be called for an unsportsmanlike foul is deliberate contact on an
opposing player. True False
23 A player is dribbling the ball. He falls to the floor. The referee should: call a travel. allow the game to play on.
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A player jumps into the air to attempt a shot at goal. The ball leaves his hands, it is
then blocked back into his hands. He then lands with the ball. The referees should:
call a travel because the player went up with the ball and then landed with it
again. allow the game to play on as the player attempted a shot when it left his hands.
25 The act of shooting ends when a player releases the ball for a shot. True False
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A player is dribbling the ball when he accidentally fumbles the ball. The player then
recovers the ball and keeps dribbling. This is a double dribble. True False
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A player is attempting a shot when a defensive player, in an attempt to block him,
touches the shooter’s elbow and the shooter missed his shot. The referee should: call a foul as all contact on a shooter should be called a foul.
allow the game to play on as it seemed a light touch and probably did not
change the shot.
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28 A player is allowed to lift his pivot foot before releasing the ball on a dribbling motion: True False
29 Name the F’s referees use when considering block/charge situations.
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30 Complete the following sentences.
The act of shooting begins when
The act of shooting ends when
Mechanics 31 The trail referee is responsible for: the ball at all times. the ball when it is in his area.
32 When a shot is attempted the trail referee should:
Move towards the basket so they can see if there are any fouls in the rebounding
contest.
begin running back before the ball is rebounded so they do not fall behind the
ball if there is a fast break. 33 The ‘gap principle’:
Helps referees judge fouls by judging the gap between two players to see if
contact has occurred.
helps referees judge double dribbles by judging the gap between a player and
the ball he is dribbling.
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34 In the diagrams below, draw a path for the referees on the court showing where
they would move to signal a foul to the score bench.
Diagram 1: Trail calls a foul
Diagram 2: Lead calls a foul
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In the diagram below, place a T (Trail) or L (lead) next to the areas that trail and lead
are responsible for.
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Draw in the Trail and Lead referee where you believe they should be standing in the diagrams
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40 Lead referee is the only referee allowed to call fouls in the key. True False
41 The lead referee is always responsible for the ball when it is below the free throw line. True False
Domestic Rules
Refer to your local rules, policies or guidelines and use your common sense to answer the
following questions.
42 What time should you attend the stadium for your shift?
15 minutes before your first game
10 minutes before your first game
5 minutes before your first game
Right on start time of your first game
43 What is the correct uniform for a Community referee?
Any colour shorts, referee shirt does not need to be tucked in, any colour socks or shoes
Black shorts, referee shirts does not need to be tucked in, any colour socks or shoes
Black shorts, referee shirt needs to be tucked in, white socks and any colour shoes
44 If you are running late to your shift what should you do?
Call your supervisor or rosterer and inform them how late you will be
Text your supervisor or rosterer and inform them how late you will be
Get to your venue as soon as possible without contacting your supervisor
45 A team has two player with the same number. What should happen?
The game can be played with both players using the same number
One player should turn his singlet inside out and play as ‘00’ without a uniform penalty
One player should turn his singlet out and play as ‘00’ with a uniform policy
One player should not be allowed to play the game
The final questions are on the next page.
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Fill in the following table. In the C Grade skills you need to use the CRAMP table on
the next page to fill in the Skills column. Write down the skills you are required to
demonstrate at C Grade. In the Importance column you need to justify why the C
Grade skills are necessary.
Community Referee Skills Importance
Communicatio
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Put hand/fist up on every
violation or foul call
So players, coaches, officials and
spectators know what is going on.
Rule
Knowledge
Anticipation
and Decision
Making
Mechanics
Prerequisites
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Referee Development Matrix The following matrix shows the overview of development required at the various levels.
Community Ref Intermediate Ref Advanced Ref
C Communication
• Put hand/fist up on
every violation or foul
call
• When signaling to the
scorebench they:
o stand still
o display clear signals
o use a loud voice
• Show clear and correct signals
to the bench
• Show good communication to
players, coaches and
the bench where necessary and
start:
o Using preventative voice
o Showing skills of being able to
deal with conflict (control the
game)
• Show correct, clear and professional
signals to the bench
• Show good communication to
players, coaches and
the bench where necessary and show
sound use of:
o Preventative voice
o skills to deal with conflict (control the
game) and start looking to manage the
game
Rule
Knowledge
• Have good basic
knowledge of the rules
of the game (fouls,
travels, double
dribbles, etc.)
• Show a sound knowledge of
the majority of rules
• Obtain 80% or above score on a
current VBRA
approved A grade rules exam
A Anticipation &
Decision Making
• Make a call on all
heavy contact
situations especially on
a dribbler or shooter
• Call the majority of
fouls in his/her area
• Call all out of bounds
correctly
• Call all blatant travels
• Call all blatant
double dribbles
• Make the correct call on all
heavy contact situations
• Call the majority of fouls
correctly in his/her area, in
particular showing that they
protect the shooter
Correctly call:
• all out of bounds correctly
• the majority of travels
• the majority of double dribbles
• the majority of other basic
violations
• Call on average 80% of
fouls/violations in his/her area correctly
• Call block/charge correctly by
applying “FFF” principles
• Apply basic
advantage/disadvantage principals
where required
• Understand and where necessary call
advanced violations (goal tending, 24
shot clock)
• Show they have the leadership skills to
be able to control any domestic game,
with any partner
M Mechanics
• Make correct
positioning on the
court in trail
• Make correct
positioning on the
court in lead
• Know areas of
responsibility for trail
and lead
• Make correct positioning on the
court in trail and lead and show
they understand the principles of
finding “the gap” between
offence and defence
• Show they are starting to
referee off the ball and they start
looking for contact on:
o Off ball screens
o Post play
• Show they are calling in their
areas of responsibility
• Show excellent position on the court in
trail and lead and show good
movement to maintain “the gap”
between offence and defence
• Show good off the ball officiating
including management of
o Off ball screens
o Post play
• Show they are calling in their areas of
responsibility
• Start to show use of advanced
mechanics including:
o Movement to area 5/6 in lead
o Movement across to cover the play in
area 3in trail
o Button hole mechanic
P Prerequisites
• Wear correct uniform
and be punctual to
games
• 14 years of age or
older
• Wear correct uniform and be
punctual to games
• 15 years of age or older
• Have held C grade for a
minimum of 6 months
• Wear correct uniform and be
punctual to games
• Be 16 years of age or older at time of
the assessment
• Have held B grade for a minimum of 6
months
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