FIBA 2-PERSON MECHANICS FOR USE IN Canada

PRE-GAME On the court 15 minutes before game time Opposite the table Make sure scoresheet is correctly prepared and that, 10 minutes before game time, coaches confirm list, indicate five starters, and sign scoresheet

PRE-GAME On the court 15 minutes before game time Opposite the table Make sure scoresheet is correctly prepared and that, 10 minutes before game time, coaches confirm list, indicate five starters, captain, and sign scoresheet (Referee only to scorer’s table) 2:00 minutes, officials come across floor to table side and introduce themselves to the coaches. Start the game on time.

Movement of officials Referee does not blow the whistle and remains stationary until players clear. Umpire must verify that the tap was legal, i.e. that the ball had reached it’s highest point before being tapped and that the movement of the 8 non- jumpers was according to the rules. OPENING TOSS

Ball goes the other way OPENING TOSS

Basic Positions Lead and Trail can be on either side of the court No prescribed diagonal Play (throw-in or free throw) dictates both positions BASIC POSITIONS T L T L

Trail is responsible for on- ball coverage in areas 1, 2, 3, and 6 (outside the arc). Lead is responsible for on- ball coverage in area 4 Shared responsibility of on-ball coverage in dark shaded area (5 and 6 inside the arc) Always move when the ball moves Box-in all players Move to see the air (spaces) Trail arc movement, penetrate Lead between arc and far lane line (step back from endline to get wider angle) AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY T L

Trail is responsible for on- ball coverage in areas 1, 2, 3, and 6 (outside the arc). Lead is responsible for on- ball coverage in area 4 Shared responsibility of on-ball coverage in dark shaded area (5 and 6 inside the arc) Always move when the ball moves Box-in all players Move to see the spaces Trail arc movement, penetrate Lead between arc and far lane line (step back from endline to get wider angle) AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY T L

Lead moves to the right when ball is in area 6 –in the low post or –inside the 3-point arc POSITION OF THE LEAD T L

Lead moves to the left when ball is in area 4 –in the low post or –inside the 3-point arc POSITION OF THE LEAD T L

Primary Duties for the Trail Official 1.Two and three-point field goal attempts including judging whether time had expired at the end of playing time for a period or extra period or a shot clock violation had occurred. 2.Goal tending and interference. 3.Rebounding situations, especially over-the- back situations. 4.Low post area, especially on weak side (away from the ball). 5.Fouls away from Lead official. 6.Travelling violations (Trail official has the best angle of vision). 7.Shot clock device. Remember the principles of mechanics: 1.Trail official must always move when the ball moves. 2.Box-in, that is, keep all the players between the two (2) officials. 3.Penetrate when the ball penetrates below the free-throw line extended on a shot, pass or dribble. 4. Look for the spaces between the players. T

Primary Duties for the Lead Official 1.Pivot/post play. 2.Play under the basket. 3.Fouls away from Trail official. 4.Drive to the basket on Lead’s side of the playing court. Remember the principles of mechanics: 1.Always move when the ball moves. 2.Box-in all the players between the officials’ field of vision. 3.Look for the spaces between the players. 4.Step back from the end line to get a wider angle of vision. L

Throw-in spot nearest to point of infraction Never behind the backboard Diagonal from elbow to corner: endline Throw-in from back court handled by Trail Bounce passes in the back court but only when there’s pressure. THROW-INS

ENDLINE THROW-IN Ball stays in front court Warning whistle prior to handing the ball to the thrower-in but only in the front court. New: Lead set-up outside the thrower-in. Always hands the ball to player Responsible for visible 5 second count. New Trail mirror Lead’s start clock signal.

Warning whistle prior to handing the ball to thrower-in but only in the front court. New: Lead set-up outside the thrower-in. Always hands the ball to thrower-in Responsible for visible 5 second count New Trail mirrors Lead’s start clock signal. ENDLINE THROW-IN Ball stays in front court

ENDLINE THROW-IN (Back court) Ball goes to the opposite end Lead becomes new Trail and may bounce the ball to player at throw-in spot when there’s pressure. Trail becomes new Lead B T L T L

Lead becomes new Trail and shall move and if there’s defensive pressure, may bounce the ball to player at throw-in spot in box-in position Trail comes over and becomes new Lead B ENDLINE THROW-IN (Back court) Ball goes to the opposite end T L T L

SIDELINE THROW-IN (Back court) Ball goes to the opposite end Lead becomes new Trail and hands ball to player at throw-in spot … if there’s a press, Trail may bounce the ball to the thrower-in. Trail becomes new Lead B T L T L

SIDELINE THROW-IN (L SIDELINE) Ball below free throw line extended; front court Lead hands, tosses or bounces ball to thrower-in depending on the throw-in spot. No warning whistle on sideline throw-in.

T L T L SIDELINE THROW-IN (L SIDELINE) Ball above free throw line extended; front court Trail moves across to hand the ball to the thrower-in No warning whistle. Lead moves to box-in position on base line Lead could remain on same side of the court as Trail but must adjust if ball is turned over. B

T L T L SIDELINE THROW-IN (L SIDELINE) Ball above free throw line extended Trail moves across to handle throw-in No warning whistle. Lead moves to box-in position on base line B

Stop clock: arm straight up, clenched fist Bird dogging is now eliminated Indicate number of free throws in controversial situations RUN to scorer’s table (6 to 8 m) and STOP Report while standing still –Signal number of player –Indicate nature of foul –Number of free throws or direction of play (If applicable, B-F-S-T) RUN to next position Free official keeps all players within field of vision In principle, exchange positions –Calling official becomes or remains T Double whistle: –Eye contact –Nearest official or official toward whom play is moving takes call CALLING A FOUL

T L T L NO CHANGE OF POSITION AFTER FOUL Lead calls foul on offensive player runs to a spot outside the hashmarks. Lead reports in a stop position Lead becomes New Trail Trail becomes New Lead Calling official always stays or becomes Trail. L

T L Trail calls foul on defensive player Trail reports and stays as Trail Lead remains as Lead Note: Calling official is always T on the ensuing play NO CHANGE OF POSITION AFTER FOUL

Whenever this occurs, the two officials should immediately establish eye contact with each other to verify the call. Close cooperation between the two officials is absolutely essential. The nearest official or the official towards whom the play is moving, takes the call in order to avoid conflicting decisions (unless the other official noticed some other foul or violation prior to the double whistle). Both Officials Calling a Foul

Trail opposite side of table Lead administers all free throws Lead remains off the court for all free throws Trail shows number of free throws, holds signals then drops hand(s) when ball is released. On last or only free throw, raise arm and be ready to start clock if rebound Note: No visible count FREE THROWS Free Throws T L T L

Trail is responsible for: –Watching the shooter –Watching the players along the OPPOSITE side of the restricted area –Displays the proper free throw signal until ball is released –Non-visible 5 second count –Watching the flight of the ball and the ball on the ring –Confirming if the free throw was successful FREE THROWS

Lead is responsible for: Watching the players along the OPPOSITE side of the restricted area until ball is released Following the release of the free throw, observes all the players entering the lane Looking for contact situations and possible violations of the free throw provisions. Starts the clock if final free throw is successful. FREE THROWS

Technical, Unsportsmanlike or Disqualifying fouls. Official not calling foul administers free throws Administers from the baseline (not as shown) Displays the proper free throw signals Responsible for a non- visible 5 second count Calling official goes to center line extended, opposite table FREE THROWS WITH NO LINE-UP T L

Official closer to scorer’s table administers time-out by immediagtely blowing the whistle and giving the time-out signal. New: Places the ball on the floor at next throw-in or free throw spot. Both officials then go to pre- game position (facing scorer’s table) After time-out, calling official blows the whistle when 50 second horn sounds and both officials shall return to original positions TIME OUTS

Number of player –FIBA signals (#’s) up to 15 –Numbers 20-25, 30-35, and shall be indicated on one hand –All other numbers shall be as per the Manual to the scorer. –The official shall always verbalize the numbers to the scorer. Visible counts –Closely guarded player –Throw-in execution –Back court count REMEMBER: the quality of an official’s signals will enhance his image as an official. It will tell people that he knows his job and is doing it well. –It will give the official confidence! OFFICIALS’ SIGNALS