Dan Marsh With special thanks to Dan Sheperdson - VT CREW OF TWO

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION Review the “basics” of Crew of 2 Provide suggestions not in the book Get everyone to ‘think’ Mechanics heading into the season

IAABO BASIC FOUNDATION 3  One Rule-One Interpretation Based on the NFHS Rule & Case books  One Mechanic-One Signal Based on the IAABO Officials Manual & NFHS  Mechanics versus Signals Mechanics are “methods and procedures” designed to put you in the right place Signals provide information

ESSENTIALS OF GOOD MECHANICS 4  Know the “officials’ manual”  It’s a guide BUT it’s a good one  Q - How many pages in the Mechanics manual – 38, 98, 238?  Question: “If you could edit, add, or alter one Mechanic, what would it be and why?” We will get back to this at the end of the discussion……………

WHAT IS THE BEST STARTING POSITION FOR THE TRAIL IN THE FRONTCOURT? 5 A.Way out near the mid court line in that little 8’ x 8’ area we call ‘No Man’s Land’. B.Sitting next to Frank and Sheila – because they always have the best view! C.Just off the sideline somewhere in the vicinity of the 28 foot line. D.Other

6 Primary Coverage Area (PCA) Trail’s area

7 Lead’s area Primary Coverage Area (PCA)

NOTICE PCA ON LAST SLIDE Above FT extended… Whose PCA is it? Who “blows that line?” Who in-bounds the balI?

WORKING THE ARC 10  What? When? Why? What?: “Mirror” the arc (3-pt line) When?: Ball crosses the basket line Why?: See thru play…3-pt attempt…credibility

CLOSE DOWN 11 As Trail: Move toward “end line” On shot Help partner with rebounding As Lead: Move toward “lane line” As ball approaches “basket line” Prepared to go “ball side”

LEAD - A & B POSITIONS: WHAT, WHEN, WHY? 12 What: A = Start position…near 3-pt line B = Near the lane line When? A = Ball near side line B = Ball goes toward “basket line” A to B to A…”mirror” ball position Why? B: Able to get to C

C & BALL SIDE: WHAT, WHEN, WHY? 13 What: C = “Ball side”…other side of the lane When: C = Ball “settled” on WING…AND…Post play Why: See through play and see the whole play…then get back! Not needed unless “both” are present

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ACTIVE PLAY BETWEEN THE FOUL LINES 15 The best way to officiate ‘between the foul lanes’ is……..  Just assume you partner has it and profile for the crowd.  As Lead, get to end line as fast as possible; as Trail just stay out of the way so you don’t get run over.  Split the play above the backcourt foul lane by the basketline. Lead and Trail box the action and both actively officiate.  Other

16 Active Play in Midcourt Trail’s area

WHAT ARE THE “3 BE’S?” 17 IF calling OUT of your PCA Be Late…give partner 1 st shot Be RIGHT…100% Be Needed…will it help the game?

THROW-IN LOCATION IN FRONTCOURT 18 DOES matter “Off” official may have best look; get it right Know the following chart

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FOUL REPORTING AREA 20 Get there to report ALL fouls Where is it? 1.Table side of basket line 2.Between “top of keys” 3.Away from table…

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“SWITCHING” ON FOULS 22 What is it and why do we do it? Change places with partner in order to see the “other" team…fairness Same official won’t call 3 “post defender” fouls on White 22. When switching, you will ALWAYS cross paths with your partner…

FREE THROW COVERAGE 23  Proper position: Trail 1-2 steps above free throw line ½ between near sideline and lane line Close down on shot Lead: Approximately 4’ from near lane line Off court, near end line

FREE THROW COVERAGE 24  PCA: Trail: (12)… 1 Free thrower, 2 players on opposite lane line and flight of the ball Lead: (13)…1 player on low block on your line, all 3 players on opposite lane line NEW (or old) RULE (how long have you’ve reffed?) Players on lane: IN on RELEASE Shooter and others: IN on TOUCH (no change)

THINK MECHANICS “If you could edit, add, or alter one Mechanic, what would it be and why?”

SUMMARY Know the alphabet!…  PCA (and the “BE’s” if outside your PCA)  A-B-C as Lead  Be where you have to Be, to See what you have to See. Do you attend Church services of some kind?'

COMMISSIONER REMINDERS Arbiter / Pre-Season Reminders: Pending Games (Scrimmages, Regular Season and Holiday Tournaments) Blocking Dates (Guidelines for High School and Middle Schools) III. Official Responsibilities: Unusual Situations (Contact Commissioner) Ejections (Form on Board Six Website) Inclement Weather (Posted on Arbiter) Game Fee Payments from Schools (Officials Responsibility)