Here are a few notes as we approach the end of the regular season. Spin Moves…We are still having some difficulties in identifying illegal spin moves. The video below provides another example of this move. Please be reminded that most spin moves are illegal. Failing to rule a violation in this situation is giving the player a significant advantage over… Read more »
Let’s continue to focus on improving our rulings on illegal spin moves. Please be reminded that most spin moves are illegal.
Our parent IAABO organization provides a video service (RefQuest) where plays are published multiple times per week year round. These plays provide us with re-enforcement of the principles of the game that we deal with all the time. Generally in a week to 10 days after a play comes out, a summary highlighting the correct application of the rule becomes… Read more »
Game Protocols…Please be reminded that the referee should contact his/her partner(s) 24 to 48 hours before the assignment. This will help to ensure that a full crew will be present. If you do not hear from your referee, please contact him/her to ensure he/she is aware of the assignment. Such contact should confirm the day, date, time and location. Disqualification…Remember… Read more »
Illegal Jump Stop…This is a good example of an illegal jump stop.
Spin Moves…Girls can be guilty of illegal spin moves as well as guys.
Contact…If you are the referee, please contact your partner(s) 24-48 hours before your assignment. If you do not hear from your referee, please contact that person to confirm the assignment. Ejections…If you have an ejection (player or coach), a report must be filed with the HSL office by 12 noon the next day. There is a form available online to… Read more »
As we move into the regular season, please be reminded about one of our points of emphasis this season. Specifically, it is recognizing and making accurate rulings on spin moves. An example of an illegal spin move is provided below. To repeat a point from last week, please ensure correct uniform situations now. If we all do this now, then… Read more »
Pre-season tournaments are starting. Please make sure all players are properly uniformed. Consistent enforcement of uniform rules now makes it easier for all of us as the season progresses. A summary of the uniform rules is shown below.
Team Control – Team control can only end in one of three ways. A try is attempted, the other team gains player control of the ball or the ball becomes dead. The fact that the ball is knocked loose from a dribbler does not end team control. In this situation, a common foul committed by the former dribbler is a… Read more »
