State Tournament Schedule Wednesday, February 15th 1A Girls, 2A Girls, 5A Girls, 3A Boys, 4A Boys Thursday, February 16th 1A Boys, 2A Boys, 5A Boys, 3A Girls, 4A Girls Friday, February 17th 1A Girls, 2A Girls, 5A Girls, 3A Boys, 4A Boys Saturday, February 18th 1A Boys, 2A Boys, 5A Boys, 3A Girls, 4A Girls Quarter-finals (at higher-seed school) February… Read more »
Running Clocks The use of a running clock in lopsided games is an option that may be utilized at times. In South Carolina HSL games, the NFHS rule (5-5-3) is used. This means that both head coaches must agree to the use of a running clock along with the referee. There is no automatic imposition of a running clock. In some states including… Read more »
Indian Land High School This school has a fairly large student following which is great for the atmosphere of the games. However, there is an issue that needs the attention of all officials who officiate games there (see picture below). By rule (1-20), non-playing personnel are not allowed to stand on the floor between the free throw lane lines extended. … Read more »
By now all of you should be raising your arm straight up every time you sound your whistle to stop the clock. This is the first habit that any good official learns. Violations Fouls If you are not doing this and some of you are not, please incorporate this into your game ASAP.
Communications…As officials, one of the things that we always need to do is to communicate adequately the nature of any fouls that we rule. It is especially important for our partner(s) to know what we have ruled. There is a protocol to be followed at the spot of the foul. This lets everyone who is watching the game know what… Read more »
Some reminders. Straight-lined vs Open Look Some of us have become content to have a straight-lined look at some plays. We always need to be trying to get an open look. Having an open look increases the number of accurate rulings that we make.
Some notes from recent observations. Foul Reporting Procedure Please go to the reporting area for all foul reports. Please hustle to the reporting area. Do not walk.
Throw-in Spots According to the Rules Book, most designated spot throw-ins are to be made from the nearest spot out of bounds to the foul or violation that created the throw-in need. Observations from the start of the season note that a significant number of such throw-ins are being made at what appears to be the convenience of the official… Read more »
Coaching Boxes Coaches are to be limited to the coaching boxes. Observations of early season games indicate that we need to do a better job of making sure the coaches stay out of the red zone unless invited there by you. A polite reminder is appropriate. However, if the coach chooses not to listen, then appropriate rules book protocols should… Read more »
Pre-game Protocols After meeting with the coaches and team captains, the officials should return to their original positions across from the table and remain there until it is time to throw up the jump ball. (See page 18 of the Official’s Manual). This protocol was supposed to be followed for the last several seasons but the necessary follow-up was not… Read more »
