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 »
Some things to pay attention to as we move forward into the season. Site of Foul Signaling Some officials have become increasingly inconsistent with their signals at the site of the foul. Far too often, signals are inaccurate and sometimes demonstrated in a flamboyant manner, which brings unnecessary attention to the ruling official. Sometimes, there is no indication at the… 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.
Here are a few notes as we approach the end of the regular season. End Of Season Week…We are heading into the final stages of the regular season for the schools. The regular season will end this week. Each game means more than usual for playoff positioning, region championships, etc. Games may be more intense. Fans may be more involved…. Read more »
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 »