Inter-Athletic Council Inter-Athletic Council of Officials of Officials
New Official’s Basketball ClassModule #5
The Lead Official
Lead OfficialLead OfficialAt the completion of this Module
the student should:◦Know the proper positioning of the
Lead Official◦Know the proper coverage of the
Lead Official◦Know proper movement for a Lead
Official
Key TermsKey TermsPrimary CoverageRotationsClosing DownQuicksandBall side mechanics
Lead OfficialLead OfficialLead Official
◦Works on the end line under the basket
Two Person and Three Person Coverage◦Different Responsibilities◦Different out of bounds coverage
Three Person◦More focus on post play
TWO PERSON TWO PERSON MECHANICSMECHANICS
Two Person BasicsTwo Person BasicsLocated on the end linePrimary Coverage
◦Below the FT line to the sidelineLead has 3 point coverage on
side of courtHas the “L” coverage with out of
bounds linesBall side mechanicsStay off the court
PRIMARY COVERAGEPRIMARY COVERAGE
Out of BoundsOut of BoundsPrimary Coverage
Responsible for the “L” lines
May need help on some calls
Lead has final say on out of bounds calls on sideline and end line.
L
Lead’s (2 Person)
Primary On Ball Coverage Area
L
Lead’s (2 Person)
Primary On Ball Coverage Area
Movement toward the Movement toward the sidelinesidelineLead cannot hug the lane area
Move when the ball drops below the FT line extended
Give yourself a chance to see the sideline
Open up to the court
Too Close to LaneToo Close to Lane
Better PositionBetter Position
Movement toward the Movement toward the sidelinesidelineLead is responsible for sideline
coverage on their side of the court
Lead has 3 point shot responsibility
Movement can help your partner recognize when you are on “on ball” coverage
POSITIONING ON END POSITIONING ON END LINELINE
PositioningPositioningDo not get too close
Closer is not better
Further away will give you a wider view of the play
Lead Positioning: Too Lead Positioning: Too CloseClose
Lead Positioning: Better Lead Positioning: Better PositionPosition
Ball Side MechanicsBall Side MechanicsUse when ball is below the FT lineMove from normal position to
other side of the laneKeep shoulders turned toward
playersStill responsible for sideline
coverageMove back to normal side ball
goes in transition
A
L
A
B
B
Ball Side
MechanicsT
A
L
A
B
B
AB
Ball Side
MechanicsT
THREE PERSON THREE PERSON MECHANICSMECHANICS
Three Person BasicsThree Person BasicsSame side as Trail Official
Primary Coverage◦ Below FT Line Extended◦ Inside of the 3 Point Line
Post Play
Initiates most rotations
Throw-in responsibility
L
Lead’s (3 Person)
Primary Coverage Area
L
Lead’s (3 Person)
Primary Coverage Area
QuicksandQuicksandLocated in the lane line under the
basket
Stay out of this area
Lessens the official’s angle
You could get hurt staying in this area
Quicksand
QuicksandL
OUT OF BOUNDSOUT OF BOUNDS
Out of BoundsOut of BoundsPrimary Coverage
End line only
Seek help if needed
Lead has final say on end line out of bounds plays
Do not turn back on court to make a call
TRANSITION TRANSITION COVERAGECOVERAGE
TransitionTransitionBackcourt to FrontcourtOfficials need to work togetherThere are no primary coverage
areas while in transitionGet to the other end of the court
as quickly as possibleThere is nothing wrong with
getting beat sometimes
Transition MovementTransition Movement(2 Person)(2 Person)
Bench BenchTable
T
L
T
L
ROTATIONSROTATIONS
RotationsRotationsLead Official initiates most
rotations◦Only one that rotates in Two Person
Mechanics
Three Person Mechanics Goal◦Two officials on ball side◦Officiates the post play
A
L
A
B
Rotations
T
C
A
A
B
Shot while rotating
T
C
L
Shot in the air
Lead Official ReviewLead Official ReviewDoes the lead have 3 point
responsibility in three person?When should the lead rotate?What out of bounds lines does
the lead have?What is the primary responsibility
of the lead official (3 person)?
Module 5Module 5Questions?
New Officials Basketball Class Module 5
Lead Official
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