Throw-in Spots – Remember that for personal fouls that result in a throw-in, for AP situations and for violations, the throw-in spot is the spot out of bounds nearest to the foul or violation or held ball. This includes throw-ins on the endline. We have gotten numerous reports of the ball being put into play at the convenience of the official. If the throw-in spot should be left of the basket, then move there. Do not put the ball in play on the right side of the basket. The same is true of sidelines vs end lines.
Eye Contact – Eye contact with your partner(s) is a must before putting the ball in play. Recently there have several instances where the ball was put into play while a substitution process was ongoing. This should never happen. If you are handling the substitution, keep your open hand up (stop clock signal) and facing the person administering the throw-in or free throw until the substitution process has been completed.
Traveling – Please pay more attention to players who receive a pass near the three-point arc and then set up to attempt a three-point goal. Observers are reporting numerous missed traveling violations in these situations.
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Signals – Signals are to be used to communicate – not to draw attention to the official. Don’t be over emphatic when signaling rulings regarding timeout requests; blocking or charging fouls; team control fouls; good goal in continuous motion/act of shooting situations, etc. These are not special situations. They are simply another ruling that you have made. React professionally and demonstrate composure.