December 6, 2007

Meeting Topics

• Updates & Announcements• Coaches Meeting Review• Refresher/Mechanics Exam Review• Protocol/Mechanics Review• Mystery Speaker

Uniform Rule• Call the technical if home team does not wear white uniforms. Player/team

technical is called for each starter and any substitute who enters the game. Applies only to VARSITY team. Situation – Home Team A has non-white uniforms. Team B receives 10 technical free throws to start the game plus the ball. Team A is assess 5 team fouls and each player is assessed a technical which counts toward their allows of 5 fouls before disqualification.

• Exceptions are:1. CIAC grants a waiver to team and notifies Assignment Commissioner who will notify officials2. visiting team agrees to wear white and home team can wear non-white3. allowance is made for home team which may host a tournament and need to wear non-white uniform on 2nd day of tournament

Notify Commissioner after game if such situation occurs in your game.

Updates

• Representing IAABO Bd. #6– Lets promote IAABO and Bd. #6 properly

• Instructions to Timers, Scorers and Shot Clock available on website

• Review Interpreter & Officiating Guidelines links – www.iaabo6.org

• Visit IAABO Web site – www.iaabo.org

Hair Control Devices• Rubber bands, scrunchies, pre-wraps, ribbons and

other similar bands to hold hair back are NOT considered headbands

• Do not have to be the same color of uniform or white or a single color

• Not subject to logo restrictions• A ribbon, worn in addition to a hair-control device, is

not allowed.• A ribbon worn as a hair-control device is permitted

provided it is not judged to be dangerous or inappropriate

• Coaches- do you agree and verify that your players’ uniforms and equipment are legal and will be worn properly?- can we expect that you and your players will exhibit proper sporting behavior throughout the game?- the coaching box is marked and it is expected that you will adhere to the restrictions and privileges- any questions?

• Captains- taunting and baiting is unacceptable and will be penalized- talk to your teammates and not the opponent- play well and good luck

• Court Position – review 2-person manual – page 15

Coaches-Captains Pre-game Conference

Boy/Girls Two 16-minute halves Visiting team wears white uniformsNo players in 1st marked lane space during free throw(s)Players can leave marked lane spaces on release during free throw(s). Free Thrower and players around the arc must wait for ball to hit ring.

Girls 30 second shot clock (see below) 5 – 60-second and no 30-second timeouts10 second count in backcourt DOES NOT apply. However, once ball gains frontcourt status, the backcourt rule applies5-second closely guarded count applies only to player who is HOLDING the ball.

Boys 35 Second shot clock (see below)4 – 60-second and 2 – 30-second timeouts10 second count in backcourt DOES applyNo shot clock for sub-varsity games

Prep School Rules

Shot Clock• Signals

– Reset – whirling motion of pointed index finger above head– Violation – repeated tap of head with open palm

• Reset– Floor violations – If kicking violation - reset to 15 if below 15, no reset if over 15– Ball hits ring on try/tap AND team control is established– Opponent secures control of ball– Personal and technical fouls– Held ball and opponent has AP arrow

• No Reset– Opponent touches/knocks away/knocks OB ball but no change in team control– Held ball but offense has AP arrow– Blocked try/tap or “air-ball” recovered by offense– Time-out granted by team in control of by official due to blood/injury– Double or simultaneous fouls and offense with team control

Coaching Clinic Review

• Improved Attendance• Consistency, Consistency, Consistency• Hand Checking• Dribbler who pushes off• Don’t continue to warn coach. Call the “T”!• Illegal Screens off the Ball• “Asking a question and being questioned are

two entirely different things”

Refresher Exam

- Summary to difficult questions available on web site

- Great dialogue and good pre-season activity

- Mechanics Exam – Asst. Interpreter Juknis will work with selected members to develop our own Bd. 6 exam for next year.

TWO Person Mechanics

Prepared by Dan Shepardson, State Interpreter IAABO VT

edits by Peter Palermino, Interpreter IAABO Bd #6

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3-Person Mechanics

• Info on web site• Print and use in Doc Hurley pre-game

IAABO Basic Foundation

One Rule-One Interpretation• Based on the NFHS Rule & Case books

One Mechanic-One Signal• Based on the IAABO Officials Manual & NFHS

New “closely guarded” added this year

Mechanics versus Signals• Mechanics are “methods and procedures”

designed to put you in the right place• Signals provide information

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Essentials of Good Mechanics

Know what the book says to do and what it means...but remember, it’s a guide (a good one)...go where you have to go to officiate the game...

Terminology...some basics• Trail Position• Lead Position• Primary Coverage Area (PCA)• Close Down• Work the Arc

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PCA...what is it?

Primary Coverage Area - “new” in the past 10 years...

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PCA

If you don’t know your PCA’s...you can’t cover the court effectively...

How to ensure agreement• Read the book...learn the material...talk-share...• Have an in-depth pre-game...get on same page!

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PCAs

• Working the arc...Ball crosses the basket line

• Close down...As Trail--on shot...as Lead-as ball approaches basket line

• A, B, C & Ball side...Start position, ball near basket line, ball settled with post play

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Warm Up Coverage Responsibilities

Referee watches the visiting team, Umpire watches the home team.

Check court and equipment...be alert early!

Watch players movements e.g. lay-up drills (watch pivot foot), post moves, 3-point shooters

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Scorers & Timers Meeting

Be professional and friendlyEnlist their support...we’re in this togetherGive instructions that will help the game e.g.• Scorer - make eye contact with reporting

official...no eye contact, no report...• Timer - LONG horn on 15 sec. warning horn • Subs must have shirts in before entering• Hold subs when a foul is being reported

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Starting the Game: Jump Ball

Proper starting positionsPlayer movements - Know what is allowed.

Review Rule 6-3.Good toss• New rule: Referee may designate tosser• Watch for “stealing” the toss

Umpire’s movement • Either direction for proper coverage

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Stoppages in Play

Violations result in throw-ins:• Line responsibilities

Lead...end line and nearest sideline up to division line...have discussion about “above FT line” • don’t ball watch above the FT line

Trail...nearest sideline, division line, all backcourt

• Throw-insBoxing in

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Throw-ins

Bounce vs. Hand? • As Trail...bounce to thrower• As Lead...hand to thrower

Exception...throw-in below FT line on Lead’s sideline

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Foul Mechanics...at the spot

Specific procedures for what to do and sayWork at getting betterTwo procedures to encourage:• Verbalize who committed the foul e.g. “white 22”

before leaving the area• Verbalize who is shooting e.g. “red 12 is shooting”

before leaving the area

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Foul Mechanics...at the spot

Two procedures to discourage:• “Hit and run” officiating... Blow the whistle and

immediately leave the area! • Hand in air with two fingers for number of shots

more concerned with number of shots rather than who is shooting

Anyone in the building can tell you the number of shots...only the person making the call may know who is shooting

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Foul Mechanics...at the spot...by the book...

STRONG whistle, arm straight up, fist clenchedSTOP, state color and number of foulerGive preliminary signal for “type” of foulIf try for goal involved, count or cancel ASAP• If uncertain...check with partner... “ball went in”

Verbally inform the free thrower or indicate throw-in spot

Leave the area by going around the players30

Reporting the Foul

Hustle to the reporting areaSTOP, establish eye contact (pre-game)If try for goal was involved, count or cancelState color and number of the player who

fouled

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Reporting the Foul

Indicate the type of foul...proper signalsIndicate the number of free throws, if anyHandle any table related issues e.g. substitutes,

time outs, etcIf a player disqualification is involved...• Have non-calling official initiate that process:

Notify the coachInform timer to start clock (20 seconds this year)Notify the player

Remember to “switch” on ALL fouls except ???33

Free Throw Coverage

Proper position:• Trail...25-28’...near sideline...close down on

release• Lead...Deep and wide (halfway to 3-point line)

PCA:• Trail...Free thrower, top two spaces on farther line

and flight of the ball• Lead...Farther lane line and first space on nearer

lane line

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Free Throw Responsibilities

Know the book...Be ALERT• Have the RIGHT shooter at the RIGHT basket• Communicate the number of throws to be taken• Ensure the players are lined up properly• Be aware of potential substitutes• Bounce the ball, count, chop in time, etc as

required• OFFICIATE the play i.e. watch for violations,

players entering early, fouls, etc (NFHS POE)

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Timeout Procedures

Before granting a timeout, ensure it is legal to grant one...be patient...when in doubt, DON’T

Remember - only the Head Coach can call timeout and you must be sure he/she is requesting.

Do not “bump and run”...if you grant it, you report it Determine 30 or 60 second from coach on way to

reporting area...if no signal given...it’s a 60

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Timeout Procedures

Provide all information to the scorer:• State color and number of player who requested

timeout and visually signal the number...OR...• State that the coach requested the timeout...

visually indicate “C” for coachEnsure both teams are in their respective

bench areasSignal the timer to start the clock

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Timeout Procedures

After completing report...go to appropriate spot: (Which way do I go???)

1. 30-Second Timeout...no FT to follow2. 60-Second Timeout...no FT to follow3. 30-Second Timeout...with FT to follow4. 60-Second Timeout...with FT to follow5. 30 or 60 Second Timeout with throw-in from bench

location

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30-second timeout...no FTs to follow

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60-second timeout...no FTs to follow

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30 or 60-second time out positions with free throws to follow.

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30 or 60-second time out positions when throw-in spot is in bench/table area

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Timeout Procedures

Official with “line” responsibility takes ball to location where play will resume:• Position ball on body to indicate direction of play

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“Other”

3-point shot...coverage, discuss in pregame• Do both officials signal a 3-point attempt?• If a 3-point try is successful...who signals?

Answer• On attempt... “covering” official signals

One arm extended at head level, 3 fingers extended

• If made: official signals successful try = touchdown. If Lead signals, Trail mirrors...Lead does not mirror signal of Trail

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End of the Half/Game Procedures

End of the Half:• Crew should meet at center circle• After coaches and players have left:

Referee should set the AP arrowDetermine who will notify teams and officials...3 minutes

prior to start of 2nd half

End of the Game:• Referee must approve the final score before leaving

the visual confines...eye contact is okay...• Officials should leave the court together

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Pre-Game Discussion

• Starts when assignment is made• Partner, teams• Travel arrangements – before and after game• Discussion during preliminary game• Discussion while getting dressed – use of IAABO pre-

game conference card or personal notes as guide• Discussion during half-time• Discussion after game

PRE-GAME TIPS

• TEAMWORK

• JUDGEMENT

• GAME MANAGEMENT

PRE-GAME TIPSTEAMWORK

• When to get captains and coaches. • Let’s put the ball in play where it goes out of bounds or spot

of foul. No Favors!• Good Court Coverage (Primary Coverage Area Peter Webb,

ME). Good looks off the ball. Not too many double whistles. Understand each other’s area. Discuss PCA for fouls, violations, out of bounds, throw-ins. Live it during the game.

• Let’s get it right. Come together to change the call if needed. Both of us can do this.

PRE-GAME TIPSTEAMWORK (cont)

• Substitutions: slow, beckon (one), count, eye-contact. • Slow down the pace of the game when we need to…especially on throw-

ins, substitutions, rough part of game, 4th quarter. • “composure allows us to concentrate better” Ray McClure, Georgia. • Good 4th quarter officiating… TO’s, importance of each call, foul

shooter, etc. • Let’s get through the “rough spots” Every game has them. Sometimes

we create them. • One voice to clarify most situations with table, coaches, captains.

PRE-GAME TIPSGOOD JUDGEMENT • Good preventive officiating, Good game talk. “Don’t hold,

don’t reach, get out, hold your spot, etc”• Let’s not reward an out of control player. A travel or no call

instead of being fouled. • Be consistent with calls. Good mirror calls at both

ends….Calls and no calls. • Protect the shooter.• Trust our no calls. “If you think he did, he didn’t” Ray

McClure• Long 2 or 3 point shots….stay with the shooter to determine

foul or no foul.

PRE-GAME TIPSGAME MANAGEMENT• Let’s remember who the captains are and use them (remind

each other during introductions). • Let’s be aware of the score, fouls, and the best player. • We should comment on the game’s 2 coaches: Who are

they, their personality, styles, how to manage them/communicate with them.

• Let’s be aware of the game they give us and ref it accordingly.

• Let’s talk and adjust at halftime. • To the umpire: What would you like to go over?

PRE-GAME QUOTES

• “A good pre-game shows we care about tonight’s game”. pp

• 600,000 HS boys and girls play basketball: what we do is good “civic service” pw

• “you don’t have to be sick to get better” OR “none of us are there yet” pw

• “apply the rule…players will adjust” pw• “to make advancement, CT officials should move

south” rm

PRE-GAME QUOTES

• “advantage/disadvantage only on contact. Not on violations”. rm

• “have a patient whistle” RM “withhold the whistle a fraction of a second longer” jmc

• “Take your time… no rush” ts• What gives you goose bumps? PW• Officiating a great game with a partner on the same

page and in sync with each other. mji

Bd. 6 Protocol• Dress appropriately, arrive timely

• Avoid potential conflict of interest before, during and after games (i.e. discussion with fans, coaches)

• Varsity Officials– get there for JV game- offer critique but keep it short and direct

• Sub- Varsity Officials- stay for varsity game- observe and listen, listen, listen- ask questions

Bd. 6 Protocol• Arrive on court 15 minutes before game• Take spots at 28 ft mark• Check book and meet with timer and scorers at 12 minutes or when

available• Captains/coaches at 3-5 minutes or when all are available• Keep jackets on for national anthem• Hand over heart anthem during • Throw-it up; one toss so make it good• Stay away from table between periods. Go to designated spots. (page 30 –

2-person manual)• Meet as team away from table at halftime. Let coaches leave playing court

even if they stay to talk or review scorebook. • End of game – acknowledge the score and leave quickly• Visit a Bd. 6 “discussion center”

Summary Thoughts

• Focus • Be Mentally Prepared• Have fun• “Take pride in what you do.. It does matter”

Quote• I love 2 point league games, 20 point scrimmages,

league and state tournament games, 3rd grade girls CYO games. Love 'em all the same. Treat 'em all the same. Always on time. Always prepare. Always have fun. Always try to get 'em all right. That prep, that energy, that focus - is totally in your control - and you can't say that about everything in life - and I love everything about all of it.

• Dan Marsh – Bd. #6 - 25-year member

Enjoy the Enjoy the games… and your games… and your partners!partners!