3-Person Basketball Mechanics
Key Terminology
Close Down Competitive Match-up Double whistles Open Angle Switch Rotation Table-side v. Opposite Side Strong side v. Weak Side v. Ball side
3-Person Basketball Mechanics
Philosophy of Officiating
a system of principles for conducting an activity
1.Must Know the Rules 2.Call the Obvious Fouls 3.Allow freedom of movement
a.
4.Evaluate the impact/effect of contact on the play
a.
Ball handler, cutter, shooter
Incidental or not
3-Person Basketball Mechanics
5. Permit physical play, but not rough play
a. b.
Displacement Speed, Quickness, balance
6. Common Sense Officiating 7. Referee the defense and think like the offense
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3-Person Basketball Mechanics
Primary Areas of Coverage
Draw on Board (Use 60-40) and show PowerPoint
T/L/C
Foul Reporting Procedures
Front Court
Call foul and go table-side Call foul and slide
Back Court
Rotation
Look for reasons Lead initiates Ball is weak-side foul line (closed down)